SUNDAY AM UPDATE: National Weather Service Increases Forecast for Snowfall

SUNDAY AM UPDATE: National Weather Service Increases Forecast for Snowfall

The National Weather Service has increased the amount of the total snowfall anticipated for the storm hitting Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.

The storm is expected to hit the area late on Sunday morning and continue into Monday night. Blistering cold temperatures are expected for days.

 

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Sunday

Snow, mainly after 11 am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches is possible.

 

Sunday Night

Snow before 2 am, then a chance of snow and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

 

Monday

Snow likely, mainly after 7 am. Cloudy, with a high near 30. North wind around 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.

 

Monday Night

A chance of snow, mainly before 10 pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 7 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.

 

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

 

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind around 6 mph.

 

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

 

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Light west wind.