Friday, February 8, 2013
It's going to snow this weekend, but how much will we get?
Nemo is here! The blizzard of 2013 began in Portsmouth just before 8:30 a.m. Friday. The National Weather Service is predicting 2 feet of snow will fall before its end. Portsmouth Patch wants to know your snowfall predictions! How much snow do you think we'll see? I asked the question on Portsmouth Patch's Facebook page Friday morning. Here's what a few had to say. Alan Herman: 5-7 inches Brian Thompson: 17" Paula Wallace: 24" Claudette Souza Cottle: 12 in. Pat Vaillancourt: Too much How much snow do you think we'll see in Portsmouth from the blizzard? Tell us your snowfall predictions in the comment section below!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Messy weather is expected later today into Tuesday.
More snow, as well as sleet and freezing rain, is expected this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Snow is expected to arrive after 3 p.m. today, with accumulations of less than an inch predicted. Tonight, more snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected before 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Less than an inch of new snow and sleet is expected this evening with more rain on Tuesday morning. Will the weather keep you indoors tonight? What will you do during this latest storm? Tell us in the comments!
Saturday, October 29, 2011
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Rhode Island beginning this afternoon.
Halloween isn't for another two days — and Portsmouth is expecting its first snowfall of the fall overnight tonight, according to the National Weather Service. As of 4 p.m. yesterday, the weather service forecast called for rain starting after 3 p.m. this afternoon and changing to a mix through late afternoon and switching to snow at about 7 p.m. A total of about an inch of snow is expected for Portsmouth with totals of 3-5 inches expected for the rest of Rhode Island. The service also issued a high wind watch for tonight and tomorrow morning, with wind speeds expected to reach 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. In advance of the expected snow, the American Red Cross released a set of safety tips to help people avoid accidents and …
Monday, March 21, 2011
Portsmouth experiencing a snowstorm after a week of pleasantly warm temperatures.
At this point, March Madness doesn't only apply to basketball. It can be said of the weather, too. Spring may have officially began last night around 7:20 p.m., but Portsmouth's first full day of spring has had its share of freaky weather conditions. The snow began falling around 10:30 a.m. this morning and is still going strong as of 1 p.m. Rain replaced the flakes around 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Sure, snow in the spring isn't unheard of in Rhode Island, but did it really have to come on the first full day of spring? Those sunny past few days were such a tease. And if that weren't enough, snow is also predicted for next Thursday.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Most local businesses ran out of salt and sand Friday, but a few businesses were expecting shipments on Saturday.
Businesses in Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport ran low Friday on two products in high demand — rock salt and sand. With nearly every driveway, walkway and path covered in ice, as well as another winter storm on the way, residents are eagerly seeking out a way to stop the slippery madness. While inside Handren's Hardware Friday evening, one woman stopped in to ask where to find salt. "We're all out," said Sarah Handren. "No one anticipated this," said her father and store owner, Larry Handren. According the the owner of Handren's Hardware, very few businesses on Aquidneck Island have rock salt or sand. Larry Handren said he doesn't expect another shipment for at least 10 days. Across the street at Rite Aid, the store manager also said it …
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Send us your nastiest, yuckiest winter scenes from Portsmouth and the "most beautiful" ugliest photo or video gets a Custom House Coffee gift certificate on us!
Old Man Winter keeps storming into Portsmouth and leaving a big mess for us to clean up. But can you turn ugly into art? We're seeking your photos of piles of dirty snow or other signs of winter ugliness from your neighborhood or travels around Portsmouth. The Rules: How to Submit: What's in it for you? A nice $10 gift certificate for Custom House Coffee to grab yourself a nice cup o' cocoa or something else to warm you up...And hopefully a newfound appreciation for tall piles of brown snow to get you through the winter.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The second winter storm in two days passed through town Thursday bringing slush, ice and sleet to Portsmouth neighborhoods.
For the second day in a row, Portsmouth residents endured another winter mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain on Wednesday. A flash freeze warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Wednesday afternoon. Wet and slippery surfaces are expected to freeze. Portsmouth public schools were closed Wednesday due to the storm. This makes the fourth day of school canceled this year because of snow or ice. The last day of school for the 2010-2011 year will now be June 22, pending any further snow days. This is an unusual high number of snow days for early in the winter season, according to Superintendent of Schools Susan Lusi. "It's an unusual number of snow days to have for January, but we shortened this year's Christmas break and …
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Here's a look at what's closed today due to yet, another winter storm.
Updated at 10:17 a.m. Wednesday. Here's a look at the closings, delays and parking bans due to this latest winter storm:
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Here's a look at what's closed today due to yet, another winter storm.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is estimating a snow accumulation between 3 to 5 inches this morning before the snow turns to rain by afternoon. Freezing drizzle and sleet might also occur this evening at times. A second storm is also expected to pass through Wednesday morning, bringing an additional 4 to 8 inches of snow, according to the NWS. Here's a look at the closings, delays and parking bans due to this latest winter storm:
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2270 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
The size of this winter storm was anyone's guess.
We asked you to predict the snowfall totals from this last storm and you took your best guess. Thank you to everyone who participated! Predictions varied wildly from a dusting to two feet, but there could only be one winner. At 9 a.m. this morning, we took a measurement at an undisclosed, but predetermined, location in the town of Portsmouth. The area was cleared of all previous snow. The total snowfall measured was 5 inches! Congratulations go to John McDaid for guessing the correct amount. McDaid will receive a $20 gift card from Dunkin' Donuts. In all contests, winners should e-mail Editor Sandy McGee at Sandy@Patch.com to claim their prize.
Marc Domina
1:15 pm on Saturday, February 5, 2011
Domina's Agway in Portsmouth, has remained well stocked with both rock salt and calcium chloride! more ›