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City of Providence Announces Citywide Parking Ban Ahead of Winter Storm – February 6, 2026

Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) today urged Providence residents to take appropriate precautions as a winter storm is forecast to bring hazardous conditions to Providence starting tonight Friday, February 6 through tomorrow Saturday, February 7. The Department of Public Works (DPW) proactively prepared all equipment and personnel to respond to the storm. Roadways are being pretreated tonight ahead of the expected snowfall and snow clean-up efforts will begin overnight. With snow accumulation expected to begin overnight, a Citywide parking ban will go into effect starting tonight, Friday, February 6 at 12AM until tomorrow, Saturday, February 7 at 5PM.  “Our Department of Public Works crews have already begun pretreating roads throughout Providence and will be working around the clock tonight and through the weekend to make our streets safe and accessible throughout Providence,” said Mayor Brett Smiley. “While we try to avoid implementing parking bans due to the inconvenience it places on residents and local businesses in our city, this ban is critically necessary to ensure our teams can effectively clear our roads and avoid further insolvencies to our community following last week’s storm. We have been in close communication with the City’s merchant associations, small businesses and entertainment venues and will be working nonstop to help our businesses stay open on Saturday night.” 

Friday, Feb 6 2026
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City of Providence Announces Alternate Side Parking Ahead of Trash Removal on February 2

Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today a targeted effort to ensure that missed trash and recycling in Wards One, Two and Three due to complications brought on by the snowstorm can be accessed on Monday, February 2. Following limited participation in trash and recycling pick-up last week and difficult conditions, the City is implementing an alternate side parking plan in these wards to make carts accessible to Waste Management trucks. “Last week our state experienced the most substantial snowstorm in years, complicated further by prolonged extreme temperatures throughout the week. I share the community’s frustration about the extended length of clean-up efforts and want our neighbors to know that our crews have worked around the clock to clean our streets and make navigating the city easier and safer in every neighborhood,” said Mayor Brett Smiley. “In order to ensure that our neighbors and local businesses that were not able to have their trash picked up last week due to complications from the storm do not experience further interruptions, we are asking for our community’s support in complying with Sunday’s alternative side parking plan overnight on Sunday. This temporary parking plan will allow large Waste Management trucks to remove trash and recycling on Monday.”

Saturday, Jan 31 2026
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Citywide Parking Ban to be Lifted at 6AM on Tuesday, January 27

Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced tonight that the citywide parking ban will be lifted tomorrow morning at 6:00AM. Residents have eight hours to move their vehicle from the approved location. Vehicles left past this grace period may be ticketed or towed to allow city plows to clear streets efficiently. As a reminder, property owners are responsible for shoveling their sidewalks to make foot traffic safer and easier for residents throughout the city. The Department of Public Works will continue to clear public roads that have been impacted by the snowfall.   As always, in case of an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency issues, contact PVD311 during business hours.   For more information, please visit the City’s website.   

Monday, Jan 26 2026
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces City’s Preparations Ahead of Weekend Snowstorm

Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Patricia Coyne-Fague to announce the City of Providence’s preparations ahead of an anticipated significant snowstorm this weekend. With snowfall projected Sunday into Monday, the DPW is proactively preparing all equipment and personnel to respond to the storm. Roadways will be pretreated this weekend ahead of the expected snowfall.  “The safety and well-being of our Providence neighbors and visitors is our top priority as we prepare for this weekend’s snowstorm,” said Mayor Brett Smiley. “I want to emphasize that this storm is predicted to be larger than previous events and that clean-up efforts are expected to take longer than usual. Our Department of Public Works crews are ready, our equipment is in place and we have the resources needed to keep Providence safe and functioning. I ask all neighbors to be patient as crews work around the clock to clear snow on every street in every neighborhood. Plan ahead, follow the snow ban guidelines and stay informed so we can work together to keep our community safe.” 

Friday, Jan 23 2026
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