LEWISTON — The cities of Lewiston and Auburn issued winter parking bans beginning at midnight Saturday. Lewiston’s ban will continue until 6 a.m. Monday; Auburn’s will be in effect until 7 a.m. Monday.

For additional snow-related information and parking alternatives in Lewiston, residents are urged to visit www.lewistonmaine.gov/snow or to call 513-3141.

In Auburn, a new Business District Zone is exempt from the parking ban from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. All vehicles parked in the Business District Zone must be removed by 11 p.m.