The City of Portland is preparing for a major winter storm Sunday afternoon/evening into Monday, which is forecasted to bring almost 18 inches of snow.

City Hall and administrative buildings will be closed for the day on Monday, January 26.

Additional important messages: A citywide parking ban has been declared for both Sunday and Monday evenings. Monday’s trash and recycling collection is being postponed and those with solid waste collection that day are being asked to hold their materials until the following Monday, February 2. The City’s overnight winter warming shelter will be open Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings. Additionally, the City is going to operate the warming shelter as a dayspace on Sunday due to the extreme temperatures.