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[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.

First Snow 2022: Warwick Schools Delayed

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave. By: Rob Borkowski on December 12, 2022 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — Warwick Public Schools are delayed one hour Monday following the first snow of the 2022 winter, bringing 2.8 inches of snowfall to T.F. Green Airport and an […]

Overnight Snow Closes Warwick Schools

By: Rob Borkowski on February 14, 2022 in News to You

WARWICK, RI— An overnight snowstorm originally forecast for a few inches has developed into closer than half a foot of snow in some spots, with icy roads and a winter […]

[CREDIT: Gov. McKee's Office] RI expects the heaviest snow from the blizzard to fall before 4 p.m. this afternoon. Gov. McKee urged Rhode Islanders to stay off the roads during the storm.

Blizzard Blankets RI, Officials Urge Caution

[CREDIT: Gov. McKee's Office] RI expects the heaviest snow from the blizzard to fall before 4 p.m. this afternoon. Gov. McKee urged Rhode Islanders to stay off the roads during the storm. By: Rob Borkowski on January 29, 2022 in News to You

UPDATE: Gov. Dan McKee has extended the travel ban until midnight. “Conditions are still severe and visibility is poor. I would like to thank Rhode Islanders for staying home and […]

Leo Beausoleil deposits a load of snow cleared from Gregg's parking lot into an adjacent lot Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 2015.

Storm Center: Heavy Snow Predicted, Emergency Info

Leo Beausoleil deposits a load of snow cleared from Gregg's parking lot into an adjacent lot Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 2015. By: Rob Borkowski on January 6, 2022 in News to You

  WARWICK, RI — There’s heavy snow on its way early tomorrow at 1 a.m. – at least 6 to 8 inches, according to the National Weather Service, and Mayor […]

NWS: Ice, Snow, High Winds Forecast This Afternoon

By: Rob Borkowski on November 15, 2018 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 4 p.m. this afternoon, when ice, 35 mph winds and about two inches of snow […]

Schools, Services Cancel in Advance of Wednesday ‘Four-Easter’

By: Rob Borkowski on March 21, 2018 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — The fourth nor’easter to hit the area in 19 days prompted multiple school and service cancellations Tuesday night as the National Weather Service updated its forecast to […]

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Fourth Nor’easter of March Could Arrive Tuesday

noaa-forecast-map-noreaster By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on March 17, 2018 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — While there’s a chance the results could be different, New England is bracing for more of the same in terms of another potential Nor’easter, expected late Tuesday […]

NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Warwick, Region, Heavy Snow Expected Saturday Night

By: Rob Borkowski on February 17, 2018 in News to You

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Warwick and the surrounding region this evening as heavy snow is expected to begin at about 7 p.m., reducing visibility and making traffic hazardous throughout the night.

Snow Closes Schools Monday, Parking Ban in Effect

By: Rob Borkowski on February 13, 2017 in News to You

WARWICK, RI — An early morning snowfall has caused Warwick Public Schools to cancel classes Monday, with a number of services and private schools following suit and a parking ban back in effect for the city.

State Police Urge Motorists to Avoid Travel During Thursday Snowstorm

By: Rob Borkowski on February 8, 2017 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

WARWICK, RI — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the city and state from 6 a.m. Thursday till 8 p.m. as Rhode Island prepares for a snowstorm expected to bring 8-12 inches of intense snowfall, with State Police urging motorists to avoid the roads during that time, if possible.

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Need to Know: Snowy Travel, Hard-Sell Calling Cards

Need to know basics By: Rob Borkowski on December 29, 2016 in News to You

WARWICK, R.I. — There’s only three days left in the New Year, and if you’re working through them, this morning’s commute is going to be a tough one, and police are warning of an official – seeming note that’s just an overly aggressive marketing tactic.

Snow for Morning Commute, Slick Ride Home

By: Rob Borkowski on April 3, 2016 in News to You

UPDATE: Warwick Public Schools have cancelled all after-school activities. Late 3:15 p.m. buses for secondary schools are cancelled. Regular transportation home at the end of school is unchanged. Kent County YMCA […]

Warwick Public Schools Closed; Winter Storm Warning in Effect

By: Rob Borkowski on March 20, 2016 in Breaking News, News to You, Schools

Warwick, RI — The National Weather Service has upgraded its weekend snowstorm advisory to a Winter Storm Warning, calling for snow starting 11 p.m. Sunday into Monday morning, and Warwick Public Schools are cancelled for the day.

Sleet, Freezing Rain to Greet Afternoon Commuters in RI, MA, CT

By: Rob Borkowski on February 23, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area starting at 4 p.m. this afternoon and lasting till 7 p.m., during which sleet and freezing rain are expected to make getting home from work a hazardous affair.

NWS: Snow Expected During Wednesday Commute

By: Rob Borkowski on February 9, 2016 in News to You

Warwick, RI — Leave extra time to get to work Wednesday morning — the National Weather Service warns scattered snow showers could result in a quick covering of local roads, with […]

Winter Storm Warning Issued for ‘Mars’ in Warwick Monday

By: Rob Borkowski on February 7, 2016 in News to You

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the area, including Warwick for Monday, alerting residents to the potential of 6 – 10 inches of snow, winds at 25 mph with gusts of 40 mph and visibility at a quarter mile or less as Winter Storm Mars approaches.

WPD Solicits Name for ‘Lizard of Ours’

By: Rob Borkowski on February 6, 2016 in Good Times, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

An American Chameleon that likely hitched a ride in the duty bag of a Warwick Police Department employee returned from Florida made an appearance in WPD offices during Friday’s snowstorm, and police are taking naming suggestions for the “Lizard of Ours.”

Warwick Parking Ban, Cancellations Issued in Advance of Friday Storm

By: Rob Borkowski on February 5, 2016 in News to You

The Department of Public Works has issued a parking ban effective the first hour of Friday, Feb. 5 as a winter storm warning remained in effect for the day, with an anticipated four-to-eight inches of snow forecast.

Warwick Posts ‘Priority Sidewalk’ Shoveling List; See If Your Home’s Included

By: Rob Borkowski on January 27, 2016 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI — The City has posted a list of 27 priority sidewalk zones along 23 roads in Warwick, man of them nearby schools. By way of introduction, the City website […]

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‘Jonas’ Won’t Trigger City’s Shoveling Ordinance

Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski on January 22, 2016 in News to You

The latest shovel-worthy amount of snow expected to start falling Saturday won’t trigger Warwick’s updated shoveling ordinance, which relies on a 30-day advance for a list of ‘priority sidewalks’ that has not yet been published.

December 2015’s First Snow Brings Hazardous Commute

By: Rob Borkowski on December 29, 2015 in News to You

This morning’s commute is a treacherous one for many Rhode Islanders dealing with the first snow of the 2015-2016 winter, with several spinouts and crashes reported across the state and in Warwick on state highways.

NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning, Cancellations Begin

By: Rob Borkowski on March 5, 2015 in News to You

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the area lasting through 7 p.m. tonight as local schools and facilities have begun cancelling afternoon activities.

Leo Beausoleil deposits a load of snow cleared from Gregg's parking lot into an adjacent lot Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 2015.

Every Week We’re Shovelin’: Where’s the Snow Go?

Leo Beausoleil deposits a load of snow cleared from Gregg's parking lot into an adjacent lot Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 2015. By: Rob Borkowski on February 7, 2015 in News to You

As word of the National Weather Service’s Sunday-through-Tuesday Winter Storm Warning for Bristol, Kent and Providence Counties spread, people may well have wondered where they’ll be putting the anticipated 8 to 12 inches of new snow.

Warwick Police to Fine Residents, Businesses Failing to Clear Sidewalks

By: Rob Borkowski on February 6, 2015 in News to You, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI

Starting this morning at 7 a.m. and lasting through Saturday, 7 p.m., Warwick Police have announced they’re enforcing the city’s sidewalk clearing ordinance, which carries a $100 fine for the first and second offense.

Highway Chief: Bring in Barrels, Deep Freeze Tonight

By: Rob Borkowski on February 2, 2015 in News to You

Warwick, RI – The City’s entire fleet is back on the roads today as the Groundhog Day storm continues to coat streets, sidewalks and driveways with light, dry snow that […]

NWS: More Snow Coming on Monday

By: Rob Borkowski on February 1, 2015 in News to You

Warwick, RI – The National Weather Service warns there’s another snowstorm starting during the first hours of Groundhog Day Monday, lasting through 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Warwick Digs Out, More Snow Coming

By: Rob Borkowski on January 29, 2015 in Good Times, News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI

Update: 10:25 p.m.: The national weather service forecasts a snow-rain mix to begin Friday at 1 a.m. and last through about 2 p.m., with one inch of snow accumulation. Friday night, […]

Snow-Filled Yards Greet Warwick Residents

By: Rob Borkowski on January 28, 2015 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick, RI – At least of foot of snow greeted Warwick residents Tuesday morning, with more snow forecast to follow before Gov. Gina Raimondo’s travel ban lifted at 8 p.m. […]

Warwick Prepares for ‘Potentially Historic’ Storm

By: Rob Borkowski on January 26, 2015 in Business, News to You

Warwick, RI — Grocery, hardware, and supply stores reported brisk business ahead of this week’s storm — and the city’s crews were gearing up for a potentially long couple of days.

Warwick Post Storm Center: Storm Prep, Info, Contacts

By: Rob Borkowski on in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI

Warwick Post will be keeping an eye on developments, announcements and warnings throughout the storm. You can follow Warwick Post for quick updates on Facebook and Twitter.

NWS: Snow, Ice Saturday; Highway Chief Says Warwick’s Ready

By: Rob Borkowski on January 23, 2015 in News to You

The National Weather Service’s Winter Weather Advisory warns of 1-4 inches of snow with a layer of ice on Saturday, and Warwick’s Highway Chief says the city’s plow fleet is ready for it.

Light Snow for Thursday Morning Commute; Saturday Snow Possible

By: Rob Borkowski on January 21, 2015 in News to You

Leave yourself extra time and extra distance from the car in front of you — the National Weather Service warns there’s probably 1-2 inches of snow coming for the Thursday morning commute.

Need to know basics

Need to Know Basics: Apponaug Alerts, Council, Sleet

Need to know basics By: Rob Borkowski on January 12, 2015 in News to You

Warwick, RI – The week starts out with a lot of activity on the government, traffic and weather scenes. Let’s have a look: Apponaug Traffic alerts – The $29.9 million […]

Need to Know Basics: Gale Force, Inaugurate, Precipitate

By: Rob Borkowski on January 5, 2015 in News to You

The first full week of the 2015 brings a new member to the City Council, an inauguration ceremony and a little snow, so update your calendars and break out the shovels.

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