RI Weather: What To Expect From Winter's First Real Snowfall

RHODE ISLAND — The first real snowfall of the season is headed towards southern New England Wednesday, bringing about an inch of accumulation to Rhode Island.

While the storm is expected to be widespread across the region, snowfall amounts are expected to remain low, with nowhere seeing more than two inches. Most of Rhode Island should see about an inch, though lesser amounts are likely towards the southern coast and in the East Bay.

The National Weather Service predicted much of the snowfall to come during the evening commute, which could make for dangerous conditions for drivers.

Whatever snow does accumulate in Rhode Island isn't expected to stick around long. After clear skies Thursday and Friday, showers are expected to start off the weekend, melting any remaining snow.

Here's a look at the updated forecast from the National Weather Service.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night
Snow before 9pm, then snow showers likely between 9 p.m. and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight. Patchy fog before 1am. Low around 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly between midnight and 5 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday
A chance of rain before 9 a.m., then rain likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.