Station Name: PAWCATUCK RIVER AT WESTERLY, RI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet

Nearest Address:
48 Canal St
Westerly, RI 02891
Washington County

GPS Coordinates: 41.38371065, -71.8331247

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 1:38PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 1:38 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 4:00 AM

As rain continues to fall tonight into Friday morning, temperatures are expected to lower to near the freezing mark. Localized icy conditions could develop, and motorists and pedestrians are advised to use extra caution if traveling tonight or early Friday morning. Check with your local Department of Transportation on current road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 1:23PM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 2 inches in western MA, up to 4 inches in northeastern MA, and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch in both regions. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 10:28PM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 2 inches in western MA, up to 4 inches in northeastern MA with isolated 5-6 inch amounts not of out of the question near the New Hampshire border. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch in both regions. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The Friday morning commute will be impacted.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 1:23PM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. Greatest risk for over one quarter inch of ice accretion will be in the southern Berkshires and the southern Worcester Hills. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 10:28PM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. Greatest risk for over one quarter inch of ice accretion will be in the southern Berkshires and the southern Worcester Hills. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Greatest risk for ice damage will be in the southern Berks and the southern Worcester Hills. The Friday morning commute will be impacted.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.