Baltimore officials have lifted an emergency travel ban for the snow-smothered city, but some restrictions remain in place.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation said in a news release that the so-called Phase III ban was lifted at 6 a.m. Sunday. The ban had prohibited all travel in the city except for emergency vehicles. Officials urged residents who didn’t need to go out to still stay off the roads.

The Phase II plan remains in effect, meaning all vehicles venturing out on city roads must have all-weather tires. In addition, officials said parking will still be restricted along snow emergency routes.”

The city is continuing to offer free parking for residents in city garages on a first-come, first-served basis.

The National Weather Service said on its Weather Prediction Center website early Sunday that more than a foot of snow had fallen in Baltimore — 16 inches to be exact.

(AP)