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Monday, March 25, 2013

More Snow in Store — or Early April Fool's Joke?

The National Weather Service says Bristol and Warren will see more snow tonight into Tuesday. Is this an early April Fool's Joke?

  It appears Old Man Winter is not done with Bristol and Warren just yet, as more slippery weather is expected tonight into Tuesday.  The National Weather Service says rain will begin tonight, followed by snow and then a mix of rain and snow after mdnight.  [Stay updated on the latest forecast with the Bristol-Warren Patch Weather page. And click here to get email updates on closures and cancellations.] The messy weather will continue overnight with a blustery northeast wind and a total accumulation of less than an inch of snow. Another dusting of snow is expected before 7 am Tuesday, making for a potentially slippery commute. Drive with caution!  In just one word, what do you think about this latest snow storm? Tell us in the comment …

Monday, January 21, 2013

Sign Up for Text Alerts from Bristol-Warren Schools

The Rhode Island Broadcasters Association provides a system for smartphone users to receive school cancellation and other notices via text message.

  With the snow expected tonight into early Tuesday morning — and the potential for school closings — parents [and students] will be looking for the quickest and easiest way to know whether their school is affected. The Rhode Island Broadcasting Association has the answer with its text alert web page, allowing computer and mobile phone users to sign up for text message and email alerts. Rhode Island school districts including the Bristol-Warren School Department and private schools like Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School are included in the RIBA list. To sign up, users are required to provide a name and ZIP code, as well as a phone number or email address. The system will then send a test email or text message, and in the case of text messages…

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