Staples Players Postpone Radio Show to Wednesday due to Snow
Press ReleaseDue to snow, Staples Players’ radio theatre production of “Sorry, Wrong Number” has been POSTPONED to Wednesday, February 10th at 7 PM.
“Sorry, Wrong Number” airs for FREE Wednesday, February 10th at 7 pm EST via livestream at www.wwptfm.org .
Have 23 minutes to spare in a winter of a whole lot of waiting? Turn off Netflix, forget about TikTok, cease the mindless YouTube binge, because the 23 minutes you spend with Staples Players, engrossed in the thriller “Sorry, Wrong Number”, could be the most memorable of the season. Orson Welles called it the “greatest single radio script ever written” (and the War of the Worlds scribe knew a thing or two about creating suspense over the airwaves).
Breaking: Firefighters Responding to Bayberry Lane House Fire
Firefighters were dispatched to Bayberry Lane for the reported structure fire just after 6:30 this morning. Arriving units described smoke showing from the home upon arrival to the scene.
Multiple fire departments have been called into Westport to assist with the fire, and to cover other calls in Westport.
Full Storm Report: Storm Warning Begins at 6:00 AM; 6” of Snow Expected; Hail Mary of a Super Bowl Commute
From the National Weather Service, New York City - 02/06-17:00 UpdateWinter Storm Warning: Effective 06:00 AM Sunday - 9:00 PM Sunday. Hazardous Road Conditions Expected.
Snowfall rates: 1-2”/hr likely
Visibility: 1/4 mile or less at times
Temps: Upper 20s-Lower 30s on Sunday, Lower 20s Sun Night
Wind Gusts: 20-30 mph Sunday Afternoon & Night for coast.
Probability of Snow Accumulations
90% Chance of 2 or more inches of snow
64% Chance of 4 or more inches of snow
44% Chance of 6 or more inches of snow
30% Chance of 8 or more inches of snow
10% Chance of 10 or more inches of snow
The Editor’s Take
Meteorologists are predicting that the winter weather will begin in Westport sometime before dawn today, and will continue straight through until late tonight.
Snow will be heaviest between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, but could continue later depending on fluctuating weather patterns and snow bands.
Snow totals are being forecasted as no less than 2 inches, with the possibility to reach towards 8 inches.
Super Bowl Fumble
The timing of this storm causes concern for those on the roads today and tonight, especially those leaving Super Bowl events.
With forecast snowfall of 1” - 2” per hour during the day today, roads conditions could deteriorate quickly as families grab last minute groceries or pick up food orders.
Snow is forecast to end around the same time as the big game; crews will be hard at work clearing roads for the Monday morning commute as freezing overnight temperatures will create an icy scene.
Monday School & Work Commute
Although snow will end in the evening, icey morning conditions are possible for tomorrow - especially for small roadways and parking lots. A delayed school opening is slightly possible if ice remains a problem overnight.
Numbers to Know:
Emergency: 911
Eversource: Report a power outage: text “OUT” to 23129; call 800-286-2000; online www.eversource.com/CustomerCare/ReportOutage.
Westport Police: Non-Emergency: 203-341-6000
Westport Fire Department: Non-Emergency: 203-341-5000
Westport Public Schools: Emergency Line: 203-341-1766
Westport Department of Human Services: Social Services: 203-341-1050