Snow Expected, Winter Weather Advisory Issued In Rhode Island: NWS

RHODE ISLAND — A winter weather advisory will be in effect in Rhode Island Monday from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Parts of Rhode Island could see up to 7 inches of snow. The forecast calls for the heaviest snowfall coming Monday night, resulting in difficult travel conditions. Wind gusts of up to 35 mph are also expected.

"The snow should develop between 10 p.m. (Monday) and 2 a.m. Tuesday," according to The National Weather Service. "Snow continues on Tuesday, impacting the morning commute. Snow will diminish in intensity Tuesday afternoon and may even mix with or change to rain near the coast. In addition...temps rising above freezing will likely limit the impact for the Tuesday afternoon commute."

Four to 6 inches of snow is forecast for the Providence area. The low Monday night will be 28. Snow will continue into Tuesday, with another 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible and a high of 36.

There's a 30 percent chance of mixed precipitation Tuesday night. Temperatures will warm up into the mid 40s on Wednesday, with a chance of rain in the evening.