First Night Snow Across RI: See Timing, How Much Will Fall In Latest Forecast

Those who make it up until midnight to ring in 2026 are likely to see flakes flying at the time the ball drops, as snow is hitting Rhode Island late in the evening and overnight.

The timing of the system could be tricky for those out and about to celebrate the new year, with the snow arriving at about 11 p.m. Travel may become slippery overnight as up to 2 inches of snow accumulates in the Ocean State.

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The chance of precipitation is 90% and the low temperature for New Year's Eve is around 23 degrees.

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New Year's Day will be cloudy through mid-morning before gradually clearing. The high will approach 33 degrees with a wind out of the northwest at about 8 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 26 mph.

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The chance of precipitation New Year's Day is 30% with new snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

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Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 13 degrees and a west wind of 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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