Rhode Island Headed For A Cold, Snowy Winter

Expect a snowier winter in Rhode Island than last year, AccuWeather warned.

And not just in Rhode Island and the rest of New England, but for the Midwest, Great Lakes and Ohio Valley as well.

"Early in the season, winter storms will track from Canada into the Midwest before pushing toward the mid-Atlantic and New England, where some could strengthen into nor’easters," AccuWeather said. "By late winter, the storm track is expected to shift, bringing systems from the Plains and Mississippi Valley into the Appalachians, Midwest and Northeast."

While snowfall is projected to be higher than last winter in Rhode Island, the total accumulation "may still finish below the historical average as storms during mid- to late winter may produce a mix of rain and snow rather than just snow," according to AccuWeather.

In addition to an increase in snow from last winter, the season is expected to be a cold one.

"Cold will take hold early in December before easing in January, when a brief thaw is likely," AccuWeather said. "With the absence of an arctic dry air mass, there may be more opportunities for snow. By February, winter is forecast to return in force, with frigid air expanding across the central and eastern U.S."

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