First Snow Of 2021 In Rhode Island: How Much Fell

Rhode Island saw the first snowfall of 2021 Sunday night, leaving a light coating heading into the first workweek of the year.

A few communities did see measurable accumulation, according to the National Weather Service. Here's a look at measured snowfall totals:

• West Warwick: 0.7 inches 7:26 a.m. Monday
• Cumberland: 0.5 inches 8 p.m. Sunday

Another chance of snow is possible Tuesday night. The rest of the week is expected to be clear and chilly, with temperatures in the mid-40s.

Here's a look at the latest Rhode Island forecast from the National Weather Service.

Monday
Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 9 to 13 mph.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 8 to 11 mph.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 7 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 9 mph.