Blizzard of 2015: Aftermath of the storm

Update at 4 p.m.

There are 3,643 National Grid customers who are still without power, and 1,364 NStar customers without power.

Update at 1:40 p.m.

Cambridge will lifts its parking ban at 4 p.m. Wednesday, according to the city.

Update at 12:30 p.m.

Mayor Walsh announced during a noon press conference that the parking ban in Boston will be lifted at 5 p.m. The Mayor urged pedestrians to be cautious when walking on sidewalks and to check on elderly neighbors. The Mayor said he hopes that Boston schools will be open tomorrow, but said that an official decision would be made later today.

Update: 11 a.m.

NStar expects to have power restored to most homes connected to its electric grid by Wednesday night, according to the utility provider. The Blizzard of 2015 hit Cape Cod as well as the towns of Marshfield and Plymouth really hard. The company says it has restored power to 60,000 customers so far.

Update 10:30 a.m.

Governor Charlie Baker thanked MassDOT workers in a 10 a.m. press conference. Gov. Baker said that he didn't want the travel ban to become a regular response during storms. The focus today is on areas such as sidewalks and train platforms.

Green Line B Branch is experiencing moderate eastbound delays due to a disabled train at BU East.

Route 128 S at East Street is now clear, all lanes are open.

I-495 S at exit 37 is all clear, all lanes are open.

Update 9:15 a.m.

Governor Baker and Lieutenant Governor Polito will be holding a 10 a.m. press conference at the MassDOT Highway Operations Center.

Minor southbound delays on MBTA Red Line Braintree branch due to disabled trains.

Westwood Police are working on a rollover on Route 128 South by East St. Right lane is closed. No injures have been reported. Police urge drivers to use caution in the area.

As of 8:40 a.m., 4,967 National Grid customers remained without power along with 6,077 NSTAR customers.

Simon malls in New England will re-open for business at 10 a.m., though it is at the discretion of each store whether or not it will open.

Update 8:15 a.m.

Mayor Marty Walsh will be hold a press conference in City Hall at 12 p.m. to provide an update on the blizzard and the City of Boston storm operations.

The MBTA Red Line is experiencing Southbound delays on the Braintree branch due to a disabled train.

A rollover crash on I-290 EB at Burncoat St. in Worcester has closed two lanes. Minor injuries have been reported.

Power outages as of 7:30 a.m. left 4,985 National Grid customers without power as well as 6, 189 NSTAR customers in the dark.

UPDATE 7 a.m.

As of 7 a.m., the COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY is no longer in effect. Current temps are sticking around the teens, though wind chills continue to be much cooler.

All MBTA bus routes are experiencing delays due to weather-related issues. The Orange Line is experiencing delays due to a disabled train, and the Green Line C Branch is experiencing minor delays due to a power problem at Cleveland Circle.

As of 6:40 a.m., 5,044 National Grid customers were still without power, with 6,215 NSTAR customers also still in the dark.

UPDATE 6 a.m.

Bundle up! You're waking up to sub-zero wind chills and temps in the teens for snow clean-up conditions. The MBTA is already reporting delays on the Blue Line between Suffolk Downs and Revere Beach due to to signal problems. The Red Line is delayed due to a disabled train. The MBTA parking Snow Day policy is in effect today. According to the MBTA website, the policy reads:

"On mornings when there is accumulated snow, please make your best effort to determine your parking space number and pay the honor box or through PayByPhone. If you cannot, the Parking Operator will place a non-payment violation on your vehicle. Please follow the instructions on the back of the violation to make payment. No penalty is applied unless it is not paid within 21 calendar days."

SUPERBOWL UPDATE: Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick, along with some assistant coaches and players, will hold their pre-Superbowl news conference at 10 a.m. this morning. The Pats will also be hitting the practice field today -- a welcome change from yesterday when all 53 players on the roster had to field questions at the annual Super Bowl Media Day. Hot topics from the event ranged from deflate-gate to who's the best dancer.

UPDATE 5 a.m.

Snow remains a concern going into Wednesday morning, with lingering snow showers possible across Northeastern Mass. Wind chills will make temps feel like single digits and negatives in some areas. Temps on Tuesday are expected to stick within the teens and 20s.

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY remains in affect until 7 a.m.

Just over 14,000 resident are in the dark between National Grid and NSTAR. At the peak of the blizzard, 40,000 residents were without power.

Tuesday's storm was the biggest Worcester had ever seen in regards to snow totals -- 34.5" hit the city. Hudson, Auburn, and Lunenburg all reached the three-feet mark with 36". The Blizzard of 2015 was the sixth largest storm in Boston.

Massachusetts communities are also working to clear roads before the morning commute. The travel ban lifted at midnight for most areas. The travel ban in Worcester remains in tact.

The Boston Globe says state officials are expecting the total clean up costs to reach tens of millions of dollars, not including the clean up from Saturday's snow fall. Two-years ago, recovery from the blizzard of 2013 cost taxpayers $20 million.

Logan Airport and the MBTA expected to resume services on Wednesday.

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