Projo 7 to 7 News Blog

Journal photo/Bill Murphy

The electronic traffic sign on Route 146 South tells the story of the slippery commute

Rhode Island state police are dealing with about a dozen accidents on highways across the state.

And at the North Dartmouth barracks of the Massachusetts state police, trooper say Route 24 northbound is down to a crawl, and throughout the area -- which includes Fall River and New Bedford -- there are between 25 and 30 accidents and cars off the road.

And more than two-dozen arriving and departing flights have been canceled at T. F. Green Airport. If you're planning to travel or expecting visitors today, check the airport's Web site before you leave.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning -- the snow began earlier this morning and is expected to fall through Saturday.

The flurries falling now are just a precursor to what's expected. To quote the NWS, the morning commute will be bad, but not as bad as "the expected, more treacherous mid afternoon hazardous travel."

The temperature is expected to hover near 30 degrees and snow is expected to pick up between 2 and 8 p.m. when we can expect an inch per hour at times.

The Weather Service is telling commuters to prepare for evening commute times to triple.

Total accumulation could pile as high as 8 inches today with another few inches overnight, when the temperature drops to 25 degrees.

Snow is expected to taper off Saturday morning, but clouds are here to stay, with a forecast high temperature in the mid 30s.

To keep an eye on the weather without having to go outside, visit projo.com's weather page.

Comments

WB Hickok said:

Good thing there's no school today...8 inches versus 6 in December woulda meant a 10 hour drive home after work, and Mayor Ciclline's Providence school kids woulda been on busses for 2 days, instead of 5 hours. WHEW !!!!!

Link | February 22, 2008 8:43 AM
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Roger P Pizio said:

Your picture of traffic moving along RT 146 brings back memories of the days when I traveled from my home in Tiverton to Blackstone Valley Electric in Lincoln. I sure don't miss those days. Drive safely.

Roger P Pizio
Aiken, SC

Link | February 22, 2008 10:25 AM
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Kim Solan, said:

Looking at the photo of 146 brings back memories of white knuckle driving for my West Warwick to Blackstone MA commute. Don't miss it a bit. Enjoying the sun and warmth of the Sunshine State instead.

Link | February 22, 2008 12:19 PM
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Betsy Morris said:

Don't miss driving in that weather. Enjoying the sunshine and warm weather here in Florida. It's a beach day!!

Link | February 22, 2008 1:29 PM
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Michelle said:

It amazes me how poorly the roads (statewide and in each town) are cleared of the snow. It seems that you live in New England and the state/towns would properly know how to remove the snow and make the roads safer. Not one plow or sand truck has been down my road today. It seems that with each passing year, the ways to remove snow have become worse.

I am lucky I can work from home today!!! Even though it looks beautiful out there...

Be careful driving home!!

Link | February 22, 2008 2:53 PM
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Jane Boullard said:

Boy I sure don't miss driving in that!!! Florida looks better and better.....

Link | February 22, 2008 4:45 PM
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