Blizzard Watch: Windham Information Center

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

Look out for 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 e-mail alert service.

Here is what we know so far:

• Snowfall is expected to be 18-24 inches
• Nemo should be appearing Friday morning with light snow before the heavier stuff starts falling in the afternoon. The worst of it will come Friday night into Saturday morning before clearing up Saturday afternoon.
• Winds are expected to reach 10-20 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.

CLOSURES

The Windham Transfer Station will not open on Saturday until 12 p.m.

The Windham School District is closed for Friday.

Nesmith Library will close for 12 p.m. on Friday and remain closed on Saturday.

Windham Learning Tree Academy is closed for Friday.

Windham Cooperative Kindergarten and Nursey School is closed for Friday.

Black Moose Country Store is closed for Friday and Saturday.

Woof it Down will close at 1 p.m. on Friday and remain closed on Saturday.

Soleil Salon & Spa will close today at 4 p.m. and reopen tomorrow from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Park Place Lanes will close at 2 p.m. on Friday and reopen for 2 p.m. on Saturday. Jonathan's Lounge will close for Friday night an reopen for 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Professional Martial Arts Academy will be closed for Friday and Saturday.

Windham Junction Country Store and Kitchen will remain open as late as possible. The dinner special has been cancelled.

Sophisticakes will be closed for Friday and Saturday.

Derry Medical Center will remain open on Friday but will be closed for Saturday.

POSTPONEMENTS

Daddy/Daughter Dance ticket sales scheduled for Sat. will be postponed until Feb. 16.

ROADS

Check back here for news on road conditions.

OUTAGES

Updates on power outages will be posted here as they appear.

Things You Should Know

Windham Patch will be following Nemo very closely, but needs YOUR eyes and ears too! Call or text Editor Michael Ryan at 603-286-0148, or email Michael.Ryan@patch.com. I want your pictures, stories and any information you think will benefit others. You can also share in the comments below.

Storm Preparation Tips: NH Homeland Security Wants You Prepared For Nemo

ConvenientMD Schedule During the Storm:

Today, Friday, February 8: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tomorrow, Saturday, February 9:  The clinic will open at 1 p.m. and close at our regularly scheduled time of 9 p.m. 

Sunday, February 10: Open during regular hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rockingham Emergency Veterinary Hospital to Remain Open 24/7

From the REVC Facebook page:

Looks like the blizzard is imminent now... Please everyone be safe and keep your pets indoors and safe too! No matter what happens with the weather, we will be open and staffed 24/7 throughout the storm. We have a generator, but even with the generator we sometimes lose the phones... If you call and can't get through, just come in because we are OPEN.

Pet Safety Information From Woof it Down

 Courtesy of their business Facebook page:

As winter storm “Nemo” threatens to snow in a large swath of the U.S., we’re making sure we’re ready for whatever this weather brings. If you or a loved one is bracing for the storm, take heed of the following reminders for pet parents.

• Bring your animals indoors! A snowstorm is no place for a pet. Store up lots of stuff to do for your pets who are used to more outside time.
• Stock up ahead of time on all pet food and medicine your animals may need over the weekend—travel may be much more difficult or impossible in the event of a blizzard.
• Prepare for a power outage, especially if your family includes fish, reptiles or pocket pets.
• Have a coat and booties ready for any dog who needs them. Be ready to protect your pets from very strong wind and cold.
• Make sure your pets wear identification at all times (even better: have them microchipped as well) to dramatically increase your chances of reunification should one become lost.
• Keep your dog on a leash after heavy snowfall. Dogs are much more likely to get lost during winter, especially during and after a blizzard.
• Watch out for ice melts! Snow-melting salt can be very painful to dogs’ feet and can make pups ill if ingested, so make sure to clean off your dog’s paws with a moist washcloth after a walk.