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 …