Blizzard Info Center: 'Deplorable' Road Conditions Improving, Driving Still Discouraged

Welcome to the Bedford Patch Command Center for everything you need to know about Blizzard 'Nemo.'

Look here for updates which will be timestamped and archived in this story, including information on closures, road conditions, emergency information and more updates as the storm blows through our area. You can also get immediate updates by following us on Facebook, Twitter and through our daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.

Here is what we know about the storm:

The snow has stopped, but high winds remain. Bedford Police sent out an advisory this morning asking residents to avoid 'deplorable' road conditions and only travel if absolutely necessary, and even then to use extreme caution. Though conditions are improving with the sun out in parts of Bedford and plow drivers working hard to clear roadways, Gov. Maggie Hassan issued a statement asking Granite Staters to continue to avoid driving, if they can.

Snow Totals

Track snowfall totals in Bedford and surrounding communities with this interactive, Patch-exclusive map from the National Weather Service!

Power Outages

As of 3 p.m. Saturday, no power outages were reported by PSNH. We'll provide an updated list of power outages in Bedford, if they occur, with data provided by PSNH.

Road Closures

No road closures were reported to Patch.

School Closings

All Bedford public schools were closed on Friday, Feb. 8.

Things You Should Know

Bedford Patch will be following the blizzard very closely, but needs YOUR eyes and ears too! Call or text me, Local Editor Ryan O'Connor at 603-322-3203 or email ryan.oconnor@patch.com. I want your pictures (easy to upload using the Upload Photos tab in here) stories and any information you think will benefit others. You can also share in the comments below.

Bedford PTG Barnes & Noble Book Fair Postponed. A note from Bedford High School Principal William Hagen: We are going to get hit hard with snow beginning Friday and into the weekend and it will make it very difficult to travel. The PTG Barnes and Noble Book Fair has been reschedule to NEXT weekend Friday February 15th & Saturday February 16th.

Father/Daughter Dance Rescheduled. From the Riddle Brook School Twitter Feed: Due to the impending snowstorm, we have decided to cancel the Father/Daughter Dance for tomorrow. However, we have rescheduled it for Friday, March 8th (same time). Fortunately, the DJ is available that night. Tickets will go home the week of March 4th.

Opening of Citizens Bank Presents Dinosaurs! postponed ... until Sunday Feb. 10^h. Both the SEE Science Center and Citizens Bank Presents Dinosaurs! will be closed Saturday Feb. 9.

Tips!

Storm Preparation Tips: 

• Bedford Police Offer Advice to Help Stay Safe During Storm
• NH Fire Marshal: 'Don't be a Statistic'
• NH Homeland Security wants you prepared For Nemo
• How to use your smartphone to help get you through the storm.