Storm Expected To Cause Scattered Power Outages Across Coast

Tiverton and Little Compton residents should prepare for power outages as strong winds and heavy snows should endure through 1 p.m. on Friday, according to the lastest winter weather advisory by the National Weather Service station in Taunton, MA.

While meteorologists are now predicting just 3 to 5 inches of snow - down from 6-10 inches - from this latest snow storm, the bulk of the snow should come down Thursday evening into Friday morning and could impact commuters as well as the power grids.

National Grid announced yesterday that it has crews on the ground ready to respond in the instance of any outages in the area.

"Accumulations are expected to by light," states the advisory. "Any snow or ice would make driving and walking difficult, but not impossible on untreated roadways and sidewalks."

Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 30s and wind gusts could hit speeds of 50 mph with sustained winds of 20-30 mph.