Friday, February 8, 2013
Snow accumulations are now upward of two to three feet.
As of 6 a.m. Friday, the wind is already howling, and snow projections for Nemo the blizzard have been upped by the National Weather Service to a range of 24 to 32 inches for almost all of Rhode Island. Sustained winds are estimated at 30 to 40 miles per hour, with gusting up to 60 miles per hour. Temperatures are only expected to rise to the high 20s, meaning all of the precipitation is expected to be snow. A few days ago, there was the thought that portions of the storm could be a wintry mix or rain, but now, it’s expected to all be snow. And also, storm conditions could be so bad, you might see lightning and hear thunder along with the snow, which will certainly be interesting. Other potential hazards include white-out visibility, …
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We're in the midst of a potentially historic blizzard right now in Rhode Island. Help us document Winter Storm Nemo by adding your photos here. From funny photos to beautiful pictures of a snow-filled landscape to shots of your kids/pets playing in the snow, post them here! P.S. We'll be alternating the featured photo every few hours!
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With the blizzard making its way toward New England this weekend, the need for up-to-the minute info is even more important. At Patch, we will be working around-the-clock to cover the storm, but as with of our reporting, the more interaction we get from users the more comprehensive our coverage will be. North Kingstown Patch is as much your site as it is ours. So in the run-up to the blizzard, here’s how you can use Patch: 1. Get the news. When we know about storm-related news, so will you. From important town announcements, damages, power outages and floods, Twitter feeds and polls, we’ll have all the news covered 24-7. Check out our info center article for all the latest news and updates. 2. Comment. Have relevant information to add to …
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North Kingstown stands to get anywhere between 18 to 24 inches of snow.
With Snow Storm Nemo on the way, North Kingstown town workers are prepping for what could be a historic blizzard. Crews began pre-treating the roads Thursday night in preparation for the storm, which is projected to drop 18 to 24 inches of snow on the area. Though the snow is supposed to start this morning, the worst of it won't start until afternoon when the heaviest snowfall begins. Forecasters are predicting that the snowfall rate could be as much as two to three inches of snow per hour, making driving nearly impossible and potentially creating whiteout conditions. Coupled with warnings from the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA), a parking ban has been issued for all of North Kingstown effective noon Friday. …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
North Kingstown public schools will be closed Friday due to an incoming blizzard.
North Kingstown schools will be closed Friday as the area prepares for a potentially historic blizzard. School Superintendent Phil Auger announced Thursday afternoon that the entire district will be closed Friday. All before and after school activities have also been cancelled. Snow accumulations are projected anywhere from 18 to 24 inches for the area with wind speeds as high as 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. Get more storm updates by checking our Blizzard Blog here.
Need help during the blizzard? Here's a list of emergency phone numbers to keep handy.
From emergency numbers for National Grid to local emergency response officials, we've compiled a list of emergency phone numbers for North Kingstown during the blizzard. To report a power outage or downed lines, contact National Grid at – 800-465-1212 To report a gas leak, contact National Grid at – 800-465-1595 For immediate police/fire/rescue, call 911. For non-emergency help, call 211. For traffic reports, call 511. For the State Emergency Management Agency, call 401-946-9996. For evacuation routes, click here. Receive text alerts from National Grid by texting STORM to NGRID (64743) Search for outages in your area with National Grid's Outage Map. North Kingstown Police Department – 401-294-3311 (for emergencies) and 401-294-…
North Kingstown could see almost two feet of snow with Winter Storm Nemo.
If you've been talking about what a calm winter we've had, you've spoken too soon. Just a couple days after the 35th anniversary of the Blizzard of '78, New England is expected to get a blizzard this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard watch for Rhode Island, calling this a potentially "historic winter storm and blizzard." Forecasters are projecting Rhode Island to get anywhere between 18 to 24 inches of snow on Friday, starting in the morning. We could see snow falling at 3-to-4 inches per hour and wind gusts of more than 20 miles per hour in the evening. Very strong winds are expected during the height of the storm, making travel "nearly impossible" with blowing and drifting snow. Whiteout conditions may be …
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Feb. 9, 4 p.m. The driving ban has been lifted statewide. Feb. 9, 2:15 p.m. Wickford Middle School will open as a warming shelter starting at 3 p.m. for those without power. Feb. 9, 1:45 p.m. Travel is still mostly restricted across the state. Emergency personnel and those heading to shelters or elsewhere for refuge are allowed to travel, otherwise a statewide driving ban is still in effect. Here's a list of warming shelters in RI: Learn more about the shelters here. Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Tomorrow's Cupcake Wars at NKHS have been postponed until Monday evening. Feb. 9, 10:15 a.m. About 8,500 of North Kingstown's 13,000 National Grid customers are without power right now. Statewide, the number is about 190,000 customers who are powerless. …
Barbara
12:44 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
I think I read somewhere that the naming of winter storms is being done by the Weather Channel. NOAA and National Weather Service have not signed on to the naming of winter storms. more ›