Snow is in the forecast for the Newport area. What to know.

It seemed the winter season might pass without any significant snowfall, but alas we haven't made it out of the woods yet.

After a dusting of snow over the weekend, up to 6 inches of snow is expected and with that comes parking bans, closures and other happenings due to the snow.

Here's a look at what to expect and any updates to be aware of.

FORECAST

A winter weather advisory is in place for Newport County from 9 p.m. Monday to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

• 4 to 6 inches of snow expected.

• Travel will be difficult late Monday night. Tuesday morning's commute is a concern.

• Snow overspreads between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. The heaviest snow and lowest visibility occurs from late Monday evening into the overnight. Snow continues to   accumulate Tuesday, but at a lighter intensity. Snow may mix with or change to rain Tuesday afternoon. This combined with rising temperatures, road conditions will slowly improve, especially Tuesday afternoon.

PARKING BANS

• Middletown has implemented a parking ban starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. There will be no parking on any road in town during this time. Residents and businesses are reminded to clear their sidewalks in accordance with Town Ordinance 94.01.

• Portsmouth ban in place from 10 p.m. Monday to 10 p.m. Tuesday.

• Newport ban is in place from 11 p.m. Monday until noon on Tuesday.

In order to help facilitate snow removal efforts, Newport residents are being urged to take advantage of free parking at the Gateway Center, Mary Street, and Easton’s Beach parking lots during the storm. Alternatively, residents are also encouraged to request the use of a neighbor’s driveway to secure off-street parking to keep vehicles off the roadways.

Be advised that any motor vehicles parked on the following streets one-half hours after the parking ban begins may be subject to tow:

Annandale Road, Bellevue Avenue: (Kay Street to Bowery St), Bedlow Avenue, Bliss Road, Broadway, Coggeshall Avenue, East Bowery Street, Farewell Street, Friendship Street, Gibbs Avenue, Gould Street, Kay Street, Powell Avenue, Spring Street, Summer Street, Thames Street, Third Street, Warner Street, Washington Street, Washington Square, West Marlboro Street, West Narragansett Avenue, William Street, and Van Zandt Avenue, from J.T. Connell Memorial Road East to Malbone Road.

Once the storm passes, residents and business owners are reminded to shovel any sidewalks adjacent to their property within four hours of the storm’s conclusion.

For more information about the city’s snow preparations, visit www.CityofNewport.com/Snow

SCHOOLS

• Met East Bay (Newport) closed on Tuesday

• Newport closed, snow day

• Middletown distance learning day

• Portsmouth closed, snow day

• Jamestown closed, snow day

• Little Compton, distance learning day

CLOSURES

• Edward King House Senior Center: Due to slippery conditions expected in Tuesday's forecast, the Edward King House Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 28. All in-person programs and meetings have been canceled while digital programs WILL go on as scheduled. We will return to normal operations on Wednesday.

How the state of Rhode Island is preparing

• The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will have their crews report for duty well ahead of the storm. RIDOT has 150 state trucks and more than 250 vendor trucks ready for the storm. RIDOT also has 45,000 tons of salt available for the roads which have already been pre-treated.

• The Office of Energy Resources is in contact with Rhode Island Energy and the state's delivered fuel terminals to closely monitor the incoming storm system and its impact on power and fuel supplies across the state. RIE will have additional utility crews standing by.

• Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency will be activating the Emergency Operations Center at 5 a.m. Tuesday. They are in communication with local EMA departments to ensure communities have the necessary supports in place. Find a list of local warming centers here: riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/resources-businesses/warming-centers.

• The Department of Housing has communicated with shelter providers and warming centers about the storm and has requested that they implement emergency shelter plans.

• Rhode Island State Police will be monitoring the highways and assisting motorists if needed.

This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Newport snow forecast: Parking bans, closures, updates