The city of Boston is preparing for a winter storm tonight that is expected to bring up to six-eight inches of snow and frigid temperatures over the next several days.

Mayor Wu issued a cold weather advisory through Thursday with wind chills that forecasters say will reach below zero overnight. midnight and 6 a.m. during the cold weather advisory.

Mayor Wu said she met with the city's Office of Emergency Management on Sunday morning to coordinate departments across the city to ensure proper preparedness ahead of the storm. The mayor said 650 pieces of snow equipment would be deployed to treat roadways before snowfall begins on Sunday night.

“As temperatures drop and winter weather arrives, I urge all residents to take necessary precautions to stay vigilant, prioritize their safety, and look out for your neighbors,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Our teams are working around the clock to prepare the city, and we advise our residents to help protect each other during these harsh conditions. With snow expected tonight, we are reminding property owners to please remember to shovel sidewalks, especially before the bitterly cold weather arrives and snow freezes over.”