FRIDAY, Feb. 22
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The snow is sticking out there today, becoming steadier by late afternoon. 1-3 inches along the East Bay and into Southeastern Massachusetts, about 5 or 6 inches in central Rhode Island, and 8 inches inland, mixing with sleet and rain later tonight. Back over to snow after midnight. Your full forecast in just a moment.
The snow causing numerous problems for drivers out there, so take it slow. Parking bans in effect in the capital and in Bristol, where on-street parking is banned until noon Saturday. Sparring between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama at last night’s Democratic debate. Clinton said Obama represents “change you can Xerox,” commenting on speeches he apparently shared with Mass. Governor Deval Patrick. Obama said the attack represents politics as usual, adding he wants to build up, not tear down.
The Clinton camp setting up shop in Rhode Island. Hillary expected to visit Rhode Island College Sunday afternoon, and another event later in the day. No details yet on that. Former president Bill Clinton will visit the state next Thursday.
Republican frontrunner John McCain’s campaign saying it’s pleased with how the Arizona Senator responded to that New York Times article earlier this week alleging he had inappropriate relations with a lobbyist.
The wreckage of a plane that went missing over Venezuela Thursday night found in the mountains. All 46 people on board were killed.
A 6.0 earthquake shakes California and Nevada Thursday. A lot of damage but no deaths reported.
WQRI SPORTS
Boston Bruins over the Florida Panthers Thursday, 5-4.
Men’s and women’s basketball at Eastern Nazarene College Saturday, 3 and 7 p.m. respectively.
Men’s lacrosse in a scrimmage with Bowdoin at 12:45 Saturday.
Wrestling championships at the University of Southern Maine tomorrow too.
WQRI FORECAST
Snow clears out tomorrow morning. Nice treat on Sunday and Monday with some sun. Heating up into the 40s and 50s next week. For now, we have the snow. Highs in the mid 30s, lows in the 20s today and tomorrow.
