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Friday, January 20, 2012

Winter Wonderland On the Way

Better late than never: forecasters predicting snow Friday into Saturday.

Rhode Islanders can expect the first substantial snowfall of the season Friday night into Saturday as forecasters are predicting three to six inches of snow. To see local weather conditions in North Kingstown, click on the North Kingstown Weatherbug page or the South Kingstown Weatherbug page. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Saturday between 2 a.m. and 6 p.m. for all of Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut. Flakes will begin to fall just after midnight with the bulk of the snow falling from mid morning into early afternoon. Officials warn that snow is expected to accumulate quickly due to the already cold ground. Untreated surfaces will also become slippery. Motorists are encouraged …

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Winter Is (Sort of) Coming

Snow is in the forecast for tonight, but will it stick around for more than a few hours?

Snow is heading our way Thursday night, but will it stay on the ground for more than a few hours? According to the National Weather Service, that's a negative. Though there's a 90 percent chance of snow tonight – primarily before 4 a.m. – officials are predicting that we'll awaken to find little or no snow accumulation. At most, the National Weather Service is predicting less than half an inch of snow in the area. High temperatures in the mid 30s and sunshine are in the forecast for Friday. Friday night, however, will bring another chance of snow – albeit a 30 percent chance of snow – with little to now accumulation expected. Temperatures will drop down into the teens Friday night and into Saturday morning. Want to receive North Kingstown …

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