Wind chill warning in effect, more snow predicted for Tuesday

HEAVY SNOW AND blizzard conditions can be seen in Providence during Juno, the storm that hit Jan. 27. Significant snow and a deep chill hit Rhode Island over the weekend, with dangerous cold remaining through the early part of the week and more snow expected Tuesday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/FRANK MULLIN
HEAVY SNOW AND blizzard conditions can be seen in Providence during Juno, the storm that hit Jan. 27. Significant snow and a deep chill hit Rhode Island over the weekend, with dangerous cold remaining through the early part of the week and more snow expected Tuesday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/FRANK MULLIN

(Updated 1:38 p.m.) PROVIDENCE – A wind chill warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. today, and more snow is predicted for Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
“It will remain bitterly cold through mid morning with wind chill values of 20 to 30 below zero,” the agency said.

The agency is warning that “dangerous cold could quickly lead to frostbite of exposed skin.”

An additional 2 to 4 inches is expected to fall Tuesday and Wednesday, after the weekend storm which brought 14 inches of snow to Bristol, 9.5 inches to Providence and 5 inches to Westerly.
The R.I. Public Transit Authority said 11 routes – Routes 1, 3, 6, 18, 27, 29, 34, 49, 80, 87 and 92 – are on detour today as regular service resumes after a weekend storm.
Accumulating snow in some areas and unplowed secondary roads make it difficult for RIPTA vehicles to travel safely, the authority said.
RIPTA will continue to restore service on those routes as conditions allow; passengers are encouraged to check www.RIPTA.com for updates throughout the day. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to decreased visibility and slippery conditions.
Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza said residents and businesses are asked to shovel their sidewalks, or they risk being fined.
“This is an important public safety concern,” a news release from his office stated.
Property owners also are urged to clear snow blocking vents to prevent a potentially fatal buildup of carbon monoxide.

In addition, the R.I. Emergency Management Agency is reminding Rhode Islanders that large snow amounts should be removed from roofs of homes and businesses.
“T.F. Green Airport has recorded approximately 50 inches of accumulated snow since January 1st,” R.I. Emergency Management Agency Director Peter Gaynor said in a statement. “With more snow on the way, combined with the previously accumulated snow and ice, the roof of your home or business could be experiencing a good amount of stress, which could lead to a potential collapse. If more than a foot of snow and ice have accumulated on your roof, you should have it removed by a professional, especially if the roof is flat.”

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