Projo 7 to 7 News Blog

Journal photo/ Steve Szydlowski
Icy roads and sidewalks were a problem for folks on their way to work in downtown Providence this morning.

PROVIDENCE -- "Horrible" is how the Rhode Island State Police are describing this morning's road conditions, as ice has coated roads throughout the state.

Sand and salt trucks were out early this morning on the main roads, but they cannot keep up with a continuous rain that turned into ice as soon as it hits the ground, creating very treacherous conditions, the state police said.

Even walking can prove perilous.

Spinouts and minor accidents were reported all through the state. The state Department of Transportation's Traffic Management Center reported at least one car abandoned on the right lane of Route 6, by the Hartford Avenue exit to Providence.

No traffic backups have been reported. Check out the DOT's traffic cameras.

Most schools report a one- to two-hour delay with morning pre-school cancelled in many cases. Check projo.com for school and business closing advisories.

A winter weather advisory will remain into effect until 9 a.m.

By 7:30 a.m., temperatures on the coastal areas have begun to break the freezing point, turning freezing rain into regular rain and, as the day progresses, that should help to melt some of the standing ice.

In the Providence metropolitan area, temperatures are expected to hit 32 degrees around 9 a.m. The wind chill, however, will still make it feel about seven degrees colder.

For the latest weather conditions, visit projo.com/weather.

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joyce richardson said:

I'VE BEEN IN SUNNY FLORIDA SINCE OCTOBER, AND I DON;T MISS ALL THAT ICE, SNOW, AND COLD WEATHER ONE LITTLE BIT. I WILL BE BACK IN RI IN JUNE, MAYBE THEN YOU WILL HAVE SOME DECENT WEATHER, BUT THEN AGAIN, MAYBE NOT!!!

Link | January 7, 2009 9:30 AM
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Lee said:

As I drove to work this morning, it amazed me how fast many people were driving and how many people were driving with no lights on! Wake up people, adjust your speed to the weather conditions and put your lights on so others can see you!

Link | January 7, 2009 11:01 AM
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Frymaster said:

And the irony is...you actually found a sidewalk that had been cleared after the New Year's Eve storm. Hahaha!

Fact: all around greater Providence is, has been and will continue to be dangerous for pedestrians because nobody - least of all the city/state - clear sidewalks for which they are responsible.

These photos over at Greater City: Providence are of the I-95 crossings which - by law - should be cleared by DOT.

So thanks for the cracking "news" coverage, Projo.

Link | January 7, 2009 11:20 AM
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