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Winter Storm Headed To Tiverton, Little Compton: What To Know
The forecast calls for up to two feet of snow, and Gov. Dan McKee urged Rhode Islanders to stay home and off the roads.
TIVERTON-LITTLE COMPTON, RI — A winter storm is headed towards southern New England, and is expected to bring up to two feet of snow to Rhode Island.
The storm is expected to arrive overnight, with up to four inches of accumulation by Saturday morning. Heavy snow will continue throughout the day Saturday and continue until about 10 p.m., leaving 18 to 24 inches of accumulation statewide.
Related: RI's State-Run COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Sites To Close For Storm
In Tiverton, a parking ban will be in effect from 5 p.n. Friday until further notice. The town's landfill and recycling center will be closed all day Saturday. A storm shelter opened at Tiverton Middle School Friday night, and will stay open until 10 p.m. Saturday. If conditions are too dangerous, it will remain open until Sunday morning. Masks are required inside the building.
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Little Compton did not have a parking ban as of 3 p.m. Friday. The transfer station will be closed all day Saturday.
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