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

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:41PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 1:22PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 1:22PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.