National Weather Service: More snow on the way

HEAVY SNOW and blizzard conditions seen in Providence on Jan. 27 during the storm known as Juno. / PBN PHOTO/FRANK MULLIN
HEAVY SNOW and blizzard conditions seen in Providence on Jan. 27 during the storm known as Juno. / PBN PHOTO/FRANK MULLIN

PROVIDENCE – Apparently there will be no rest for the winter weather weary.
The National Weather Service said another two to four inches of snow is expected to hit Rhode Island Thursday night into Friday.
Then, after “arctic air and bitterly cold wind chills” from Friday night into Saturday, another potential storm could begin Saturday and last into Sunday, but National Weather Service meteorologist Stephanie L. Dunten said it is too early to tell how much snow it could bring.
The National Weather Service also is warning that snow depths on roofs are reaching dangerous levels, as there has been little melting after three recent storms. In Rhode Island, snow depths range from 32 inches in the northern part of Foster to 21 inches at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick. The National Weather Service said it is “strongly” recommending businesses and homeowners remove built up snow, as more is in the forecast.
Meanwhile, all Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority rail services (subway, trolley and commuter rail) remain suspended as maintenance crews continue to clear snow and ice from tracks.
Bus service will be available on an extremely limited basis with various buses on snow routes. Buses will run with delays due to traffic congestion and local street conditions, the MBTA said.
The R.I. Public Transit Authority said that 11 routes – 1, 3, 6, 18, 27, 29, 34, 58, 87, 92, and 95x – are on detour due to accumulated snow in some areas and unplowed snow on secondary roads that make it difficult for its vehicles to travel safely.
RIPTA will continue to restore service on routes as conditions allow and also will advise riders of any other detours due to the storm. Passengers are encouraged to check www.RIPTA.com for updates. Riders may expect delays on all routes due to weather conditions, RIPTA said.
Dunten said the last three storms brought 41 inches of snow to Rhode Island, nearly double the amount that usually falls by this time of year.
Monday’s storm brought 7.4 inches of snow for a total February snowfall of 15.6 inches. In January, 25.6 inches of snow fell, she said.

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