The city has set 1 a.m. Tuesday as the time when a snow emergency goes into effect. At that time, parking will no longer be allowed on Salem's streets.

According to the National Weather Service, the city is expected to get between 2 and 4 inches of snow by the end of the day Tuesday.

Looking for somewhere to park overnight?

Here are some alternative parking areas where you can leave your car:

• Museum Place Parking Garage  - 50 cents per hour
• South Harbor Garage - 50 cents per hour
• Blaney Street Parking Lot (Salem Ferry Landing)
• Forest River Park
• Gallows Hill lower
• Mack Park
• Broad Street Playground
• Castle Hill Playground
• Salem Willows Park
• The Bentley School Lot
• The Carlton School Lot
• The Witchcraft Heights School Lot
• The Bates School Lot
• The Collins Middle School

For more information please visit the city's Web site or call the city's Snow Emergency Line at 978-744-0171, ext. 166.