The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5552243
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE
5552243
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| Event typeevent_type | Heavy Snow |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,552,243 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,036,789 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1996-02-16T17:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1996-02-17T17:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | RHODE ISLAND |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | A rapidly intensifying low pressure system moved northeast from off the Virginia Capes passing southeast of Cape Cod. It brought still another in a long series of major snowstorms this winter season. Snowfall totals of 5 to 7 inches fell across the state: T.F. Green Airport in West Warwick, 7.0 inches; Tiverton, 6.6 inches; Clayville, 6 inches; downtown Providence, 5.5 inches; and North Foster, 5.2 inches. The seasonal snowfall total reached 79.9 inches at North Foster and a record 78.0 inches at the National Weather Service Office at T.F. Green Airport in West Warwick. Highway travel was seriously disrupted for the Friday afternoon rush hour and many motorists were delayed several hours before arriving home. |
| Yearyear | 1,996 |
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