Rhode Island Travel Ban Remains After Historic 3-Foot Blizzard
Rhode Island is digging out from a blizzard that rewrote the record books and this morning a statewide travel ban is still in effect as officials race to restore order after one of the most powerful winter storms in state history.
The snow has stopped, but the impact is far from over. In Providence and surrounding communities, totals climbed to nearly three feet. At T.F. Green International Airport, snowfall approached 38 inches, shattering records that had stood since the legendary Blizzard of ’78. For many residents, this is the biggest storm they have ever seen.
Governor Dan McKee declared a state of emergency and ordered drivers off the roads at the height of the storm. That travel ban remains in place for now, designed to give plow crews room to clear highways and local streets safely. State police have already cited drivers who ignored the restrictions, sending a clear message that this is not the time for unnecessary travel.
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The winds that turned this storm into near whiteout conditions have eased, but the aftermath is complex. Nearly 20,000 customers are still without power, down from about 50,000 at the height of the storm. Rhode Island Energy crews are now moving in full force, focusing first on hospitals, nursing homes and critical infrastructure before expanding into neighborhoods. Some residents have been warned it could take up to 72 hours for electricity to return.
Schools and universities across the state have canceled classes, both public and private institutions. Offices remain closed and many businesses are operating remotely if they can. For a small state like Rhode Island, this kind of shutdown affects nearly every community at once.
This storm was part of a powerful nor’easter that swept across the Northeast, prompting emergency declarations in multiple states. Meteorologists describe it as a classic bomb cyclone, where atmospheric pressure drops rapidly and fuels explosive intensification. The result was historic snowfall, hurricane-force wind gusts in coastal areas and widespread disruption from New York to Massachusetts.
What matters now is recovery. Clearing roads, restoring power and ensuring emergency services can reach those in need. Officials are urging patience, caution and cooperation as crews work around the clock.
This is a developing situation and updates on the travel ban and power restoration are expected soon. Stay with us for continuing coverage as Rhode Island moves from crisis to recovery and as the Northeast assesses the full impact of this historic winter storm.
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