Weather
Winter Storm Watch Issued For Parts Of RI: NWS
In a worst case scenario, close to a foot of snow could drop the northern part of the state, with lower amounts toward the coast.
NEWPORT, RI—Providence and Kent counties are under a winter storm watch starting Monday night, as the region's third nor'easter in three weeks moves up the East coast. According to the National Weather Service, the most likely prediction calls for snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. But that's still uncertain.
Newport, Narragansett and Bristol should see less snow and could escape entirely. Washington, Newport, and Bristol counties are under a hazardous weather outlook, with 2 to 4 inches possible Monday night into Tuesday.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
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* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches possible.
* WHERE...Northeast Connecticut, Northern Rhode Island, and much
of Central and Eastern Massachusetts.
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* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Difficult travel conditions are possible on
Tuesday, including both the morning and afternoon commutes.
Although heavy snow is possible, it is not expected to be as wet
and heavy as it was with the past winter storm, which should
limit the potential for damage to trees and power lines.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow accumulations that may impact travel. Keep in mind there is
some uncertainty as to how much snow will fall. Stay informed by
monitoring the latest forecasts.
Information and photo courtesy National Weather Service
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