RI Winter Storm: When Snow Will Start, How Much Will Fall

RHODE ISLAND — After record-breaking warmth on Wednesday afternoon, Rhode Island is gearing up for another significant winter storm. Here's what you need to know about how much snow is expected in Rhode Island, and when the storm is expected to arrive.

Snow is expected to arrive overnight, between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. It is expected to change over from all snow to wintry mix Friday morning, between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the southern half of the state, and between 9 a.m. and noon in the northern half of the state.

A winter storm watch will be in place statewide all day Friday, with periods of heavy snow likely, especially earlier in the day. Hazardous road conditions will be likely, with a flash freeze possible in the later afternoon to evening.

The winter weather will continue throughout the day Friday, tapering off by the evening. Most of the state will see end times between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., though the southwest corner of the state could see the end a little earlier.

When all is said and done, Rhode Island is expected to see between two and eight inches of snow accumulation, with the snowfall amount highest at the top of the state and lower headed further south. The National Weather Service said there is still a lot of uncertainty about these numbers, however, so all of Rhode Island could see different snow totals.