[CREDIT: NWS] The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 7 a.m. Monday. Warwick has a parking ban in effect until noon Monday.

WARWICK, RI — Warwick has set a parking ban for the city starting at noon Sunday until noon Monday as the National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Advisory warns snowfall accumulating to 3 to 7 inches by 7 a.m. Monday.

Snow began falling early Sunday morning, as the Winter Weather Advisory went into effect.

‘Because of the anticipated snow storm there will be a parking ban in effect from noon tomorrow thru noon on Monday.
If you see someone violating the parking ban, call the Warwick Police,” Mayor Frank Picozzi announced on his Facebook page.

The Weather Service notes people in southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island should expect slippery road conditions.

“Periods of snow develop Sunday morning and continue at times into Sunday afternoon. The heaviest of the snow will occur late Sunday afternoon and night…when snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour. While the steadiest snow should be over by daybreak Monday… snow showers may linger into the Monday morning commute making for hazardous travel.”

The Weather Service warns drivers, “Slow down and use caution while traveling.”

Coventry Police: Hill Street closed at Brown Street

Coventry officials also announced a parking ban Sunday morning. Coventry’s parking ban begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, lasting till 12 p.m. Monday. Also, Coventry Public Library is closed today due to the storm.

At 9 a.m. Sunday, Coventry Police reported that the section of Hill Street at the Brown Street intersection had been closed due to unsafe road conditions, causing crashes.

“Several accidents presently at Ames and Hill St. Please avoid the area. Please plan for extra time and drive slow,” Coventry Police reported on their Facebook Page.

In addition to multiple parking bans announced throughout the state, a number of churches and community groups announced cancelled services and events Sunday on the RI Broadcaster’s cancellation page.

Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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