Snow Hammers Rhode Island
GoLocal News Team
Snow Hammers Rhode Island
The highest recorded snowfall in Rhode Island was 17.5 inches, according to the National Weather Service’s latest report, last recorded at 1:15 AM on Monday. Expect these numbers to be updated on Monday morning.
In Providence, the high was 16.5 inches, according to the NWS.
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Runway operations at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport have reopened and the terminal is fully operational and ready to support passengers. While airfield operations are fully available, passengers should continue to monitor their flight status with their airline prior to traveling to the airport, as some delays and cancellations may persist during the recovery process.
Other Impacts
The state banned trucks from the highways.
Every school across the state is closed on Monday
The cleanup from the storm will take all of Monday and into Tuesday.
One piece of good news is that Rhode Island Energy reports no power outages as of 4 AM on Monday.
RIPTA Issues
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced that seventeen routes are on detour on Monday, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 27, 30, 50, 55, 56, 58, 60, 64, 66 and 92 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to decreased visibility and slippery conditions.
All Park & Ride service on Routes 9x, 10x, 12x, 14, 24L, 59x, 61x, 65x, and 95x has been cancelled for Monday, January 26, 2026.
Temperatures Plummet
NWS is forecasting temperatures to continue to be in the single digits overnight through at least Saturday
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 11 am and 1 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29. North wind around 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 9 pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 18. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.