Station Name: PONAGANSET RIVER AT SOUTH FOSTER, RI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 381 feet

Nearest Address:
51–98 Rams Tail Rd
South Foster, RI 02825
Providence County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8187102, -71.7050677

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 12:29PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. This includes Boston to Providence corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 12:29PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 1:02PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 11 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.

Blizzard Warning issued February 21 at 1:02PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 15 and 20 inches, highest amounts across Long Island. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph with isolated gusts up to 60 mph. Gusts on the east end of Long Island could reach 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 21 at 2:44PM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 2:44 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to 1 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM Sunday to 5 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread minor coastal flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect up to 1 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This water level forecast will be highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm force winds with respect to the time of high tide, and will be refined over the next 24 hours.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.