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You may have noticed by now that the snowstorm headed our way is named Nemo. Perhaps when you saw that, you thought, “That’s weird, it’s not a hurricane. And when were storms A-M?”

Well last year, the Weather Channel decided it was going to start naming winter storms, mainly, the Weather Channel says, because it helps raise awareness of the storm and makes it easier to follow. Also, Europe does it, so why not?

If you see us calling the storm “Nemo,” it’s probably just because it’s shorter than “massive thunder snow blizzard,” but if we’re raising your awareness of it, all the better.

And if you think Nemo is a bad name, just be glad it’s not winter storm Walda or Yogi that’s ruining your weekend.

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A great many schools and colleges in southwestern Connecticut have already announced Friday closings or early dismissals.

For a complete list, which is being updated throughout the night, visit our school closings page.

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Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch has declared a snow emergency in the city beginning Friday at
5 p.m.

What does this mean?

*Residents have to move cars off posted snow emergency streets. A list of snow streets can be found on the city’s website. Any cars left on snow emergency streets after the ban goes into effect will be subject to fines and towing.

*You also have to abide by alternate side of the street parking rules. This means on even-numbered days, (Feb. 8), residents should move their cars to the even-numbered (house numbers ending in 0, 2,4,6, and 8) side of the street before 5 p.m. on Friday.

*During the storm, residents can call 203.576.1311 with snow plowing concerns. Residents can use the city’s BConnected request system or the BConnected mobile application to report any snow-related concerns.

*The city also has designated snow emergency parking areas, which can be used beginning Friday afternoon.

* The Department of Public Works reminds all residents and business owners to shovel the sidewalk and walkways, including curb cuts, for pedestrian safety. If sidewalks are not cleared, the city will clean it sidewalk and charge the owner a fee plus impose a $100 per day fine for violating a city ordinance.

*Don’t shovel, use a snow blower or plow to throw snow back into the street from your driveway or sidewalk. Anyone found throwing snow back into the street will be subject to a fine.

*Residents and business owners are also asked to clear fire hydrants and the immediate area around it of snow to improve neighborhood safety.

*The City’s Transfer Station on Asylum Street will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 9.

For the latest updates, resources and information about the snowstorm, residents are asked to check www.bridgeportct.gov/bptsnow, local television and radio news outlets and follow the City of Bridgeport on Twitter and Facebook and Mayor Bill Finch on Twitter and Facebook.

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More changes to high school sports schedules because of the looming winter storm Friday:

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Metro-North will provide extra trains during the afternoon on Friday for customers returning home early before the snowstorm kicks into high gear.

As a result, there will be fewer trains during the evening peak. The railroad says the likelihood of cancellations will increase throughout Friday evening.

To view the revised schedule, click here to visit Metro-North’s weather service advisory page.

And According to the Associated Press, Amtrak will begin suspending its service in New York and New England ahead of Friday’s storm.

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New Canaan First Selectman Rob Mallozzi issued an alert that all town offices will be closed on Friday. Non-essential staff also do not need to report to work.

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Here’s an update on how the looming snow storm is affecting high school sports schedules: