UPDATE Feb. 12, 1 p.m.: Check back here throughout the storm for updates, closings and other storm-related information. You can check out the trajectory of the storm by clicking here to follow the regional radar map via U.S. Regional Radar on Weather Underground.
The alert below was posted at about 2:45 by NHDOT:
If you have news of closings, eateries that are staying open, or want to contribute photos, send the information/photos to robidouxnews@gmail.com.
⇒ Check out the City of Manchester’s online Emergency Center with tips and contact information here.
Other great Facebook resources for news and information around the city:
- Manchester Emergency Alert Center
- Manchester Information
- ManchVegas Alerts
- New Manchester Scanner Alerts
- Manchester Snow Emergency Parking
- The Board of School Committee meeting scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed to Tuesday evening Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.
- MTA will suspend service Monday Feb. 13 until noon due to the anticipated driving conditions and potential for white out caused by high winds. MTA will resume full service beginning at 12 p.m. and anticipate minor delays throughout the afternoon as the storm ends. Between the weather and the sheer number of other locations that are closing, this reduces ridership demand, and the decision is meant to protect the safety of MTA operators who would be at risk driving buses that likely will be empty. This applies to all MTA services including fixed route, Step Saver, commuter bus to Nashua/Concord, and Goffstown shuttle. School services will be closed all day.
- A citywide Snow Emergency is in effect for Feb. 12 in Manchester, which means no parking on city streets.
- Manchester School District has cancelled school for Feb. 13 due to the impending storm.
- There will be no trash pick-up on Feb. 13 in the city of Manchester.
- Speeds have been reduced on I-93 and the Everett Turnpike to 45 mph.
- Should you lose power at any point during the storm, you can click here via SmartPhone to report the outage to Eversource.
- Due to the current weather conditions and the 24-hour outlook the City of Manchester is suspending all non-emergency city operations for tomorrow February 13, 2017. All non-essential employees should remain at home Monday. All city operations will resume at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14 at 8 a.m.
- The Mayor’s office will be open and staffed beginning at approximately 9 a.m.
- New Horizons is available for shelter and at this point the city doesn’t anticipate any capacity issues.
Below, Winter Storm Orson aggregated via Wakelet with posts aggregated from the Interwebs.
MANCHESTER, NH, Feb. 11 – A Winter Storm Warning in effect for heavy snow and blizzard conditions from noon Sunday Feb. 12 to 7 p.m. Monday Feb. 13.
The National Weather Service issued a warning using its “Code Red” weather warning system to residents of the greater Manchester area on Saturday at about 4:50 p.m. based on the following expected weather pattern:
- Hazard types: Heavy snow, strong winds, and blowing snow.
- Accumulations: Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches.
- Timing: Some light snow and patchy freezing drizzle may fall Saturday evening and intermittently overnight. Snow is then expected to redevelop late Sunday morning or early afternoon and become heavy at times Sunday night and Monday. Winds will increase and become strong late Sunday night and Monday and allow for blowing and drifting along with very low visibilities.
- Impacts: Treacherous travel, low visibilities, and the potential for power outages. Near-blizzard conditions will be possible late Sunday night and Monday.The snow may be heavy and wet for a time Sunday afternoon and night which could lead to power outages.
- Winds: Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
- Temperatures: In the lower 20s.
- Visibilities: One quarter mile or less at times.
- Precautionary/preparedness actions: A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel… keep an extra flashlight… food… and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Another storm may move up the coast Wednesday into early Thursday, according to the Weather Service.
For a more precise forecast for your specific location go to www.Weather.Gov/gray.
Below is a look at the week ahead:
