Snow to Continue Through Friday Afternoon

Snow began to fall early Thursday morning and, according to forecasters, is expected to continue into Friday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the region, effective until 1 p.m. Friday. According to NWS forecasters, the heaviest accumulations will be Thursday night into Friday morning.

Snowfall predictions were at one point upwards of 8 inches, but have now dropped to 2 to 6 inches expected by Friday afternoon. Those closer to the coast are expected to see less snow (no more than three inches) while the inland regions could see up to six inches. 

According to WPRI, areas north and west of Providence will see the heaviest snowfall in the state with an estimated 5 to 9 inches.

Today's temperature will hover in the 30s, resulting in the snow changing to a snow-sleet mixture at times. 

The heavy, wet snow coupled with the high winds could pose a problem today into tomorrow. The National Weather Service has also issued a wind advisory for the area as winds are expected to jump to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. These winds may be strong enough to take down tree branches and power lines, which could mean power outages.