PORTLAND — The city of Portland has declared a citywide parking ban to begin at 11 tonight and end at 7 Saturday morning so that crews can clear snow from today’s storm.

Vehicles left on the street during the ban will be towed at the owner’s expense. The tow fee is $70, impound fee, $35, ticket cost, $30, and all outstanding tickets must be paid. Vehicles not claimed within 24 hours will be charged a $25-per-day storage fee.

Vehicles will be towed to the city’s impound lot located at the Ocean Gateway International Marine Terminal at 40 Commercial St. (phone: 774-3025).

Locations available for free off-street parking include:

— Deering Oaks, on the left hand side of Tennis Court Road only
— State Street gravel lot abutting Deering Oaks
— Fitzpatrick Stadium parking lot
— Hadlock Field parking lot
— All Portland Public School lots EXCEPT the lot at Reiche School which abuts the school and playground
— Parking lot at Nathan Clifford School
— Parking lots on Munjoy and Wilson Streets, formerly known as the Adams School
— Cutter Street lots (off the Eastern Prom)
— Beach Street lot accessible from Commercial Street (This lot is available after 8 p.m.)
—  Lot across the street from the International Marine Terminal on Commercial Street (corner of Park and Commercial Streets)
— On Peaks Island, snow ban parking is available at the Welch Street parking lot.
— Visit the city’s website for a list of city-owned parking garages.

Vehicles can begin to park in these designated areas at 5 p.m. Vehicles must be moved from the city lots by 8 a.m. on Saturday.