The incoming winter storm is officially the Blizzard of 2013.
The National Weather Service upgraded the winter to a blizzard watch on Thursday morning. The NWS predicts snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches. Snow is expected to begin on Friday morning and increase in intensity by the afternoon. Around the coast, the snow could switch to rain in the afternoon, which would impact accumulation. Strong winds of possible hurricane force are also expected Friday night into Saturday. Wind speeds could reach 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph. NWS warns that travel may become nearly impossible due to blowing and drifting snow. What is a Blizzard? A blizzard watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow, explains the NWS. Winds or gusts are over 35 mph and visibilities …
Is the grocery store out of bread? Are people packing the local hardware store? Take a picture of how residents are preparing for the storm and upload it here!
Are you rushing around today to get everything done before the blizzard arrives Friday? Are you busy running to Stop and Shop in classic New England fashion and buying your milk, bread and canned goods? Are you heading to the hardware store and buying a new shovel or salt? Or, maybe you're a Department of Public Works employee getting the plow ready? We want to see what you're up to today or what you see in town! Post your photos of what you see in the stores to our media gallery above by clicking the green "upload photos" button above! What are you buying to prepare for the storm? I also asked Newport Patch Facebook page users what they planned to buy for the storm. Here's what a few had to say. Bridget Bourne Oreos and wine Julia …
George Blake
5:33 pm on Friday, February 8, 2013
Just went down spring up memorial and down Kay street, and there is no plowing going on! This takes incompetence to new levels, even for Newport. Kay is critical for ambulances. Wake up City government! more ›