Thursday, March 7, 2013
The NWS is predicting scattered power outages across the coastal plain as this recent storm passes through.
Tiverton and Little Compton residents should prepare for power outages as strong winds and heavy snows should endure through 1 p.m. on Friday, according to the lastest winter weather advisory by the National Weather Service station in Taunton, MA. While meteorologists are now predicting just 3 to 5 inches of snow - down from 6-10 inches - from this latest snow storm, the bulk of the snow should come down Thursday evening into Friday morning and could impact commuters as well as the power grids. National Grid announced yesterday that it has crews on the ground ready to respond in the instance of any outages in the area. "Accumulations are expected to by light," states the advisory. "Any snow or ice would make driving and walking difficult, …
National Grid has already secured more than 230 contractor line crews to assist company crews in restoring power, which could be interrupted as a result of the storm.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Meteorologists are forecasting up to 10 inches of snowfall for the area in the slow-moving snowstorm that will last through Friday.
Sping might be just aroudn the corner, but winter is packing one final punch this week with another snowstorm. This time meteorologists predict Tiverton and Little Compton could see 6-10 inches of snowfall. Southern New England will be most impacted by the heavy wet snows expected from the slow-moving coastal storm that will pass through the area beginning tonight and last through Friday, according to a winter storm watch advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Taunton, MA. NWS officials are warning residents to prepare now for the storm. Due to the wet and heavy nature of the snow, travel may become difficult, particularly late Thursday into Friday morning. Strong winds combined with snow accumulations could also result …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Don't put away those shovels yet. Much of RI could see significant accumulation.
Forecasters are keeping their eyes on yet another storm system that may drop more snow on the region. According to officials at the National Weather Service and Accuweather, a storm system is heading toward the East Coast and could shift north, impacting Rhode Island Wednesday night into Friday. Initial predictions are uncertain, but forecasters say the storm may bring heavy snowfall and high winds, especially Thursday night. Accuweather is projecting anywhere between 3 to 6 inches for Rhode Island as of Tuesday afternoon. The mixture of snow could be heavy and wet, combining with high winds, possibly resulting in power outages and downed trees. There may be a chance of coastal flooding during Thursday and Friday high tides. Accuweather …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Tiverton and Little Compton could see another couple of inches of snow this weekend.
Once again, the snow is melting. But once again, don't put the shovels away. Because once again, the weekend is bringing us more snow. A new snowstorm is headed our way for Saturday and Sunday, which could dump another 2 to 4 inches on Tiverton and Little Compton, according to WBZ Channel 7 in Boston. The local forecast calls for snow to begin Saturday afternoon, switch to a mix of rain and snow in the evening, and then return to snow overnight, according to the National Weather Service. It should continue snowing into Sunday afternoon, leaving up to 8 inches behind across much of Rhode Island. Snow totals escalate the farther north you go. A foot or more is expected for much of Massachusetts. What's your guess? How much will the third …
Erin Tiernan
1:37 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
When the article was written the snow accumulation predictions were 6-10 inches. Weather forecasts change frequently. NWS is now predicting a max of 8 inches. more ›