Snow to Fall All Day; Temperatures to Plunge

A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect through Friday morning with total accumulations today of 1 to 3 inches and new snowfall tonight of 3 to 7 inches. Total snowfall is expected to range from 5 to 11 inches.

Light snow is expected to fall all day today with a high temperature of around 30 degrees, according to the weather service. Blustery winds with gusts as high of 34 mph are forecast. 

Snow tonight is expected to be heavy at times with a temperatures plunging into the low teens and a wind chill below zero.  Winds could gust even higher.

The snow is expected to taper off Friday morning with another inch of accumulation possible. 

Blowing snow make driving difficult at times and visibility will be reduced, according to the RI Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA). Motorists are reminded to drive with caution.

Here are some winter weather preparedness tips from RIEMA:

• Expect extreme cold temperatures and wind chills for Rhode Island in the next several days with temperatures well below normal. 
  Add winter blankets, warm clothes, hats, scarves, and mittens to individual emergency kits.
• Make sure you can heat at least one room in your home even if the power or furnace is not available.
• Add extra blankets, snow shovel, ice scraper, windshield washer fluid, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction) to your car emergency kit.
• Make sure your car's tires have enough tread on them.
• Fill your car's gas tank.
• Continue to monitor TV, radio stations and social media outlets for updates to weather reports.

For additional information on winter preparedness, visit www.riema.ri.gov.

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