Winter storm causes virtually no power outages in CSRA
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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Strong winds are predicted to threaten Rhode Island's power grid on Tuesday, Dec. 30. A wind advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service Boston, covering all of Rhode Island ...
Some areas of the state saw more than seven inches of wet, heavy snow.
Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch pushes them down. Those power lines can snap, causing outages.
Police in Warwick are urging the public to avoid the area around CCRI due to a traffic light outage.