RI Weather: Winter Storm Watch Starting Wednesday Morning: NWS

NARRAGANSETT, RI — The National Weather Service on Monday issued a winter storm watch for all of Rhode Island. Here is the information. The latest update came at 10:02 p.m.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern,
northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and
northern and southern Rhode Island. This includes the cities and
surrounding suburbs of Boston, Providence, Hartford, Springfield
and Worcester.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Heavy
wet snow combined with gusty northeast winds may result in down
tree branches and limbs with possible power outages. Snow heavy
at times may yield significant reductions in visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

Information Courtesy National Weather Service