Rhode Island Extends Travel Ban
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The record breaking blizzard buried the region in snow, causing cancellations on Monday and Tuesday of every public school in the state. Gov. Dan McKee said in a press conference Tuesday decisions about whether school resumes tomorrow will be made on a community by community basis.
Rhode Island's total travel ban will end at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 24, Gov. Dan McKee announced during a press conference. The total travel ban had been in effect since 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22. The Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge,
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport recorded 37.9 inches of snow between Sunday, Feb. 22, and Monday, Feb. 23, surpassing the previous record set during the Blizzard of '78, which was 28.6 inches. Providence's 35.5 inches on Monday alone also broke the snowfall record for the date of Feb. 23, which was 3.8 inches in 1967, NWS said.
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Salve Regina University football player Joseph Boutros died of carbon monoxide poisoning after charging his phone in a car during the blizzard.
The winds from the blizzard have reached hurricane strength in Rhode Island. Here's where they've been the strongest.
It looks like the kids may be getting a second snow day in Rhode Island.
The Rhode Island State Police Department reported responding to over 200 disabled vehicles during the blizzard.