Wednesday, January 3, 2018

No School Due to Snow Storm - January 4, 2018

The Bedford schools will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, January 4, 2018) due to the coming snowstorm. The National Weather Service in Gray, Maine had posted this Winter Storm Warning:
  • WHAT: Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Thursday. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected.
  • WHERE: Portions of New Hampshire and western Maine.
  • WHEN: From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.
  • PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Stay warm.

If anyone you know is at risk of running out of heating oil, please have them call 211 to ask for assistance.