Due to the impending snowstorm, we will be implementing a parking ban beginning TONIGHT, February 12 at 7 PM until further notice.
This time allows our residents adequate time to get their vehicles off the road safely and it also allows our DPW crews to begin pre-treating our roads before the storm. We have dedicated parking lots throughout the city where you can leave your vehicle during the parking ban.
Parking locations:
Myron J Francis - Bourne Ave
Silver Spring - Progress Ave
Waddington Lot - Legion Way
Oldham School - Griffith Drive
Kimberly Rock Field - Ferris Ave
Lyle Bourne Park - New Road
Glen Lyon Field - Kelly Ave
Agawam Field - Pawtucket Ave
Freedom Green Lot - Centre St
Central Ave Park - McCausland Ave
Weaver Library - Orchard Street
Riverside Library - Bullocks Point Ave
Old Oldham School - Bullocks Point Ave
Senior Center - Waterman Ave
Riverside Middle Soccer Field - Forbes St
George Lima Park - Hull Street
Pierce Stadium - Mercer St
Kent Heights - Pawtucket Ave
Kent Heights Field - Clyde Ave
Sabin Point Park - Shore Rd
Riverside Rec Field - Somerset Ave
Providence Ave Park - Providence Ave
Crescent Park - Bullocks Point Ave
Carousel Parking Lot - Crescent View Ave
Vintner Ave Park - Vintner Ave
Grassy Plain Park - Estrell Drive
Ailanthus Ave Lot
Weather Highlights:(Winter Storm/Tuesday)
This will be a short-duration but high-impact winter storm Tuesday, with the heaviest snowfall approximately from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Axis of heaviest snow has shifted southward into CT, RI and along/south of the Mass Pike.
Arrival of snow is slightly slower/later, between 4 AM and 8 AM Tuesday.
Winter Storm Watches for southern RI and southeast MA have been upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings for increased confidence in 6+ inches of snowfall.
Dangerous travel anticipated with widespread 1-2" per hour snowfall rates possible Tue AM through the afternoon. May even have brief instances of 3-4" per hour rates.
Wet snow & strong winds along the coast may result in power outages.
Forecast:
Monday: Sunny High near 48, West wind at 3 to 6 mph.
Mon.Night: Cloudy then rain showers after 3 am changing to snow before 6 am. Temperature around 32. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Wet snow and could be heavy at times from 9 am to 3 pm. High near 35 degrees. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph gusts to 35 mph.
Tue.Night: Snow showers with temperatures dropping to 22 degrees. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph
Snow Totals:
North: 12 to 14 inches possible.
Central: 8 to 12 inches
South: 3 to 6 inches
Marine:
Gale Warning in effect from 7 am Tuesday to 1 am Wednesday.
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected.
Just a few reminders:
- Please remember to clear your sidewalks. Please be kind and shovel any snow around a fire hydrant close to your home or business, this is helpful during a medical emergency.
- Please check in on your neighbors and seniors you may know to be sure our community is safe and supported.
- We may experience some power outages. If you experience a power outage, please call RI Energy at 855-743-1102.
