LATEST STORM UPDATES: Nashua Digs Out

Welcome to the Nashua Patch Command Center for everything you need to know about Blizzard 'Nemo.'

Look here for updates which will be timestamped and archived in this story, including information on closures, road conditions, emergency information and more updates as the storm blows through our area. You can also get immediate updates by following us on Facebook, Twitter and through our e-mail alert service.

Also, starting at 5:40 a.m. we will be bringing you a Live Blog of storm updates across all our 12 NH Patch sites. Remember, our New England regional Patch network extends into Massachusetts, CT., NY and Rhode Island, so you can find out what is happening in any town south of Nashua that has a Patch, searchable here.

CLOSURES, updated as we hear about them:

• Posted 2/9/13 12:35pm: Via press office: "All Simon Malls will stay closed Saturday. See you Sunday."
  

• Posted 2/9/13 9:45 a.m.:Via Facebook: "Due to the continued hazardous conditions and for the safety of our employees Alec's Shoes we will be closed today (Saturday February 9th). We will reopen Tuesday morning at 9 a.m.. Thank you for your understanding. Stay warm and safe."

• Posted 2/9/13 8:30 a.m.: via Facebook: "Pheasant Lane Mall is currently closed due to impact of the storm.  The mall hopes to re-open after 2 p.m., depending on the driving bans currently in effect and weather conditions.  Should that change, more information will be posted as soon as it’s available."

• Posted 2/8/13 6:30 p.m.: YMCA closing 6:30 p.m. today and not opening until 10 a.m. on Saturday. All morning classes on Saturday are cancelled including YBL.
• Posted 2/8/13 5:30 p.m. Shorty's Nashua closed at 5 p.m. We will reopen tomorrow ASAP.

• Posted 2/8/13: 3:10 p.m.: via Nashua OEM: Mayor Lozeau has asked for City offices to close today at 3pm. Employees involved in emergency operations will continue through the evening.

• Posted 2/8/13 2:30 p.m.:  Saturday's GOP Gala postponed, per Liz Christofferson: "We regret we must announce that we are postponing our Gala event that was scheduled for tomorrow evening (Saturday, February 9) at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua. Out of concern for the safety of all of our volunteers, guests, honorees and our keynote speaker during this storm, we have moved the date of our event to Saturday, March 23rd. Your ticket purchases will be honored on that date. If you have a scheduling conflict with that date, we will make arrangements to provide you with a full refund."

• Posted 2/8/13, 1:40 p.m.: "Pheasant Lane Mall is closing at 2 p.m. today. Target, Dick's, Macy's and Sears will remain open - customers should reach out to them directly for updates.

• Posted 2/7/13 7 p.m. Nashua School District has cancelled school for Friday Feb. 8
  

• Posted 2/7/13 6:22 p.m.: The VFW Valentine Party scheduled for this Saturday, 9 February, has been cancelled due to the impending snow storm.  Forecast is for a possible 24 inches for Southern New Hampshire. It maybe rescheduled for 23 February, but this will be decided at the Ladies Auxiliary meeting Thursday evening.  If anyone who purchased a ticket wants a refund contact Shirley Labonte at 603-582-3620. Otherwise if it is rescheduled your ticket is still valid.

• Posted 2/7/13 4:45 p.m. The Academy for Science and Design has announced that classes are cancelled Friday.

• Posted 2/7/13 4:40 p.m. Goodale's Bike Shop - Nashua We will be closing Friday February 8, 2013 at 5 p.m.; We will re-open Saturday February 9, 2013 at 11 a.m.; Spin class will be cancelled Saturday February 9, 2013.

• Posted 2/7/13 3:45 p.m. "Nashua Community College will be closing tomorrow, Friday, February 8 at 12 p.m. due to the snowstorm. This means that any class that meets before 12 p.m. will still be held and that at 12 p.m., the building will close. Any class that meets after 12 p.m. will be cancelled as well as all evening classes. The building will also be closed on Saturday, February 9 as well, meaning no Saturday classes. We will reopen on Monday, February 11. If you want to stay in the loop for future weather related cancellations, make sure you sign up for NCC Alerts through the Student Information System (SIS) and you can get a text message, automated voice message or email when the college cancels classes. This is the most efficient way to find out if classes are cancelled."

• Posted 2/7/13 3:30 p.m.: Nashua Public Library will be closing at noon on Friday, Feb. 8,  and remaining closed through Saturday Feb. 9, opening at Sunday 1-5 p.m. as usual.

• Posted 2/7/13 1:45 p.m.: Nashua Transit System city bus service will not be running Friday, Feb. 8, and service on Saturday Feb. 9 will not begin until 12 p.m. ridebigblue.com 603-880-0100

• Posted 2/7/13 1 p.m.: Symphony NH Reschedules Fanfare '13:  "Winter Storm Nemo is blowing through at just the right time to make FANFARE '13 an impossibility for this weekend.  In an effort to ensure the safety of our patrons, we're rescheduling for Friday, March 1, and all of the pertinent details remain the same.  We'll be at the Crowne Plaza Nashua, beginning with registration and the silent auction at 5:30 pm.  Dinner, a rousing live auction, and music by New England Swing are still on the docket.   

WHAT'S OPEN

• Posted 2/9/13 4 p.m.: Roller Kingdom just over the border in Tyngsborough, Mass., will be open tonight from 7-11 p.m.
• Posted Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. Pep Boys is open.

• Posted Feb. 8, 8 a.m.: Trash pick-up is on today, but make sure you remove emptied bins from the street as soon as trash is picked up, per Solid Waste Department.
  

• Posted Feb. 7, 10 p.m.: Via Nashua YMCA on Facebook:"Schools have already been cancelled for Friday and we have decided to cancel all classes and Kid Stop at the Y for the day. Preschool and Schools Out will be running all day. Please check our website, Facebook and email for updates about building hours and Saturday programs as the day progresses tomorrow."

• Posted Feb. 7, 9:30 p.m.:  Alec's Shoes Open Friday, via Facebook: "Due to a high volume of inquiries; we will open our doors at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday February 8th) for your shopping convenience.

• Posted 2/7/13 2 p.m.: Stop & Shop supermarkets (and gas stations) will have extended hours throughout MA, NH and RI tonight (until midnight) and will re-open at 6 a.m. Friday.

• Posted 2/7/13 1 p.m.: Chunky's is having a 'Calm Before the Storm Party" with buy one get one free admission for any evening show Thursday, Feb. 7. Fine Print: To redeem, contact Chunky's and ask for an email BOGO admission offer.Offer valid for any location & movie.  Valid 2/7/13 only. Evening shows are any showtimes after 5 p.m.. One coupon per subscriber.

• 2/7/13: From Surf and MT's Local: "Due to the pending storm we will be closed for business tomorrow - Friday 2/8/2013. BUT the weekend starts tonight so print the 15% off coupon [uploaded here or on their Facebook page] and come out and join us before the snow starts!"

STORM RELATED STORIES

• Posted 2/7/13: 4:18 p.m. School District Cancels Activities for Friday

• Posted 2/7/13 4:14 p.m. City Declares Snow Emergency

HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

• Snowfall is expected to be 18-24 inches
• Nemo should be appearing Friday morning with light snow before the heavier stuff starts falling in the afternoon. The worst of it will come Friday night into Saturday morning before clearing up Saturday afternoon.
• Winds are expected to reach 10-20 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph.

CITY OF NASHUA WINTER OPERATIONS 

Click here for the city's interactive Street Hazards and Traffic Light Map.

The city has created a Snow Line (603) 589-4795, to better serve the citizens of Nashua with up-to-date details on the status of storm operations. Please call the line to receive information about ongoing activities as well as leave a message regarding any problems that you’ve encountered due to the weather. Messages will be reviewed on the hour during the storm in order to troubleshoot any problems within the city.

Snow Emergency Beacon lights have been placed at various locations in the city (see map). They are just one medium that the city uses to notify its citizens of a snow emergency - local television, radio, and newspapers along with www.gonashua.com.

Overnight Parking is prohibited by City Ordinance § 320-78 - Article 13. During a snow emergency, overnight parking will be allowed free of charge in Public Garages. However vehicles need to be removed by 7 a.m. Monday – Friday.

WINTER SAND: A sand/salt mix and regular sand is available for residents only, not contractors, at the Street Department – 9 Stadium Drive. The shed is located on the right hand side as you enter the parking lot. Please use extreme caution, as plow and heavy equipment are abundant throughout the parking area as well during a snowstorm. Citizens should be aware that the product they take is heavy and can be corrosive; two five-gallon plastic containers is the suggested limit.

ROADS

Check back here for news on road conditions.

OUTAGES

Updates on power outages will be posted here as they appear.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS & WEBSITES: 

• In a life-threatening emergency, dial 911

• Nashua Police Department: 603-594-3500
• Nashua Fire Department: 603-594-3651
• Nashua Office of Emergency Management: 589-3456
• Street Department Snow Line: 603-589-4795
• Pennichuck Water Service: 603-882-5191 or 800-553-5191
• Public Service of NH Report Outages: 1-800-662-7764
• PSNH Track outages online
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)

TAXI COMPANIES: Local cab companies I spoke to Thursday said they will do their best to keep rolling, unless roads become impassible and dangerous to their drivers.

• S-K Taxi 603-882-5155
• Nashua Taxi 603-882-7444

TOW COMPANIES

• 1st Priority Automotive Towing and Recovery: 577-8970
• Contact D&R Towing:  603-880-4757

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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