Worcester parking ban begins at 2 p.m. Saturday

With snow in the forecast for Saturday afternoon into Sunday, a parking ban will go into effect in Worcester at 2 p.m. Saturday.

According to the National Weather Service, the first flakes will be seen in Worcester about 4 p.m. Saturday, with the city getting from 4-6 inches by the time the storm ends overnight. The Fitchburg area could see 6-8 inches.

Parking in municipal garages is free during the ban.