New England is bracing itself for what could be its first major snowstorm of the year.

 

A winter storm watch is in effect for the SouthCoast from 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan 25, through 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, with extreme cold — plummeting to below zero on Saturday night — and 6 to 12 inches of snow expected in the region this weekend.

 

In anticipation of the storm, cities and towns across the region have begun announcing parking bans and cancellations.

 

FALL RIVER: A parking ban will be in effect from 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, until further notice.

 

According to the city of Fall River, parking is only allowed on the north side of city streets that run east and west and on the west side of streets that run north and south. Parking is allowed, unless posted on both sides of any street that is divided by a traffic median. Parking against a median is prohibited. Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a corner to allow access for emergency vehicles and snow removal operations. Violators will be tagged and towed.

 

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