Portsmouth's Storm Closings, Delays and Parking Bans for Thursday
Here's a look at what's closed today due to yet, another winter storm.
Here's a look at the latest closings, delays and parking bans due to the winter storm:
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Snow Storm Causes Multiple Car Crashes in Portsmouth Wednesday
Police and fire respond to several car crashes as the snow began to fall Wednesday afternoon.
Traffic was snarled to a crawl Wednesday on West Main Road as the snow began to fall earlier than predicted. Traffic waited as tow trucks removed vehicles from the scene of a four-car crash that occurred near the Bay View Apartments at 12:52 p.m. No injuries were reported. A crash involving a state Department of Transportation (DOT) plow and an SUV also occurred in Portsmouth Wednesday afternoon. "There was an incident that occurred with one of our plows," said DOT spokesperson Charles St. Martin. The crash occurred between noon and 1 p.m. on Route 24 at Boyd's Lane. The operator of the plow was transported by ambulance to Newport Hospital for treatment of injuries. His medical condition and identity are unknown at this time. Police and …
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Portsmouth's Storm Closings, Delays and Parking Bans
Here's a look at what's closed today due to yet, another winter storm.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says light to moderate snow will continue to fall across the south coast this afternoon, before tapering off late this afternoon. Total snow accumulations are expected to range between one to three inches in spots across the area. More snow is expected Wednesday as forecasters continue to watch a predicted coastal storm move into the area. A few program cancellations were announced as of 2 p.m. Tuesday. Here's a look at the latest closings, delays and parking bans due to the winter storm:
Friday, January 21, 2011
National Weather Service Warns of Slippery Travel This Morning, Afternoon
Portsmouth residents are asked to be careful driving today as snow turns to freezing rain, sleet.
A winter weather advisory will remain in effect until noon today, announced the National Weather Service (NWS) at 8:20 a.m. Friday. A high impact but short duration snowstorm will bring sleet and freezing rain to southern Rhode Island. A winter storm warning has been cancelled, according to the NWS. The snow will mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain until late morning and end this afternoon. Accumulations are expected to reach three to five inches of snow. The sleet and rain will make for very slippery travel especially on untreated road surfaces. “Any snow or ice would make driving and walking difficult...but not impossible...on untreated roadways and sidewalks. When temperatures are below freezing...motorists need to be …
Friday, January 14, 2011
The Plight of the Portsmouth Postal Carrier
Postal carriers urge customers to clear the way to their mailboxes to ensure timely and efficient mail delivery during the snowy winter months.
For at least four months out of every year, U.S. postal carriers are faced with hazardous and frustrating situations while delivering mail to their customers. Christine Dugas, spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Southeast New England District, asserts, "carriers have had to deal with broken elbows, ruptured knees and concussions" due icy conditions surrounding mailboxes. Postal carriers are told "not to deliver the mail" if they deem it unsafe, as "safety is of paramount importance," Dugas said. "People just tend to forget. It is not only about USPS carriers, but anyone who visits your properly, including utility workers. It is ultimately the homeowners' responsibility to make their property safe, and in the event of personal …
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
DPW to Drivers: Stay Off Roads Tonight
Portsmouth DPW asks motorists to stay off roads this afternoon as plows and sanders continue to treat surface areas.
While a winter storm warning and travel advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. tonight for Newport County, Portsmouth has already reportedly seen more than a foot of snow fall. "It's been a really difficult storm to keep up with," said David Kehew, director of Portsmouth's Department of Public Works. Kehew said the difficulty with this storm came from "the amount of snow." "I'd say we have about 14 inches of snow on the ground," Kehew said. "That's a guess. They (state Emergency Management Agency) say we could see another two, three or four inches of additional accumulation." The snowfall was expected to conclude around 2 p.m. this afternoon. However, drifting snow and heavy winds could continue throughout the evening. "They (EMA) gave …
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Portsmouth Living
Portsmouth Hearts Melt for Winter Snowstorms
Christina Lantz explains why she loves winter weather.
As I look out my window this morning, I am happy to see a fluffy blanket of fresh white snow. I love snow. My friend of many years, Liz Mozier, recently said it best, “Many, many years after finishing school, I still get pings of anxiety that all this glorious snow is just going to turn to wet, sloppy rain.” I couldn’t have said it any better. Some favorite memories as a child are those spent watching the weather and praying to hear school was cancelled and always wishing my family could winter in Foster-Glocester. My husband and I are both major snow lovers despite the fact we don’t ski, snowboard or engage in any activity otherwise enjoyed in snowy conditions. As a snowstorm approaches, my husband and I watch the weather reports …
Christina Lantz
7:55 am on Saturday, January 15, 2011
Faithful reader & David, I agree 100%! I love to watch the snow totals rise across the state and I get giddy! more ›
Photos: January Snowstorm Blankets Portsmouth
Here's a first look at the storm that covered Portsmouth in snow on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2010.
More than a foot and a half of snow is expected to fall on Portsmouth by late Wednesday with several inches already on the ground. Local residents wasted no time Wednesday getting to work shoveling the snow off walks, steps and driveways. While residents were hard at work, the snow continued to fall and block out local landmarks, including one tall tower. Here's a first look at our photos from the snowstorm of Jan. 12, 2010. Did you take photos of this winter storm? Do you have photos of your family building a snowman? Add your storm photos here or send them to Sandy@Patch.com, and we'll post them for all to see!
Portsmouth Fire Chief Asks Shovelers to Play it Safe Today
Today's winter storm is expected to bring more snow to the area later today.
A winter storm warning and travel advisory remain in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday for Newport County, as "bands of heavy snow continued to move northward across the region," according to the latest National Weather Service advisory. According to the NWS, bands of heavy snow are falling at 1 to 3 inches of snowfall per hour with the heaviest band along the Interstate 95 corridor. In addition to wind gusts up to 45 mph, the storm will produce blowing and drifting snow, as well as heavy wet snow. Downed tree limbs and power lines are expected. "Travel will be very difficult and is highly discouraged today," according to the NWS. Early Wednesday morning, snow was continuing to fall across the state at two to three inches per hour, with a …
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Portsmouth's Storm Closings, Delays and Parking Bans
Here's a look at what's closed today due to the winter storm.
Here's a look at the latest closings, delays and parking bans due to the pending winter storm: Own a business or know of an organization that will be closed Wednesday due to the weather? Announce it here or e-mail Sandy@Patch.com.
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Sue Rousseau
8:34 am on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Portsmouth Free Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 12th due to the storm. We will reopen on Thursday, Jan 13th at 9 am. more ›
Portsmouth Concerned Citizen
4:40 pm on Sunday, January 30, 2011
Why would they come to my house for that Joe? They can just log in here and gain immediate access to your magnificent marvels of wit. I can't compete with you on that sense, so I'll just stand back and "soak it in"... :) more ›