Weather
Nor'easter Expected To Bring Snow, Gusty Winds To RI
Parts of the state could see up to two inches of accumulation, but it's unlikely to stick around.
NEWPORT, RI — It may be meteorological spring, but snowflakes are finally on the way to Rhode Island. After a snow-free month, flakes are back in the forecast for Friday night, along with strong winds that could lead to power outages in parts of the state.
A strong nor'easter is expected to hit the region Friday night, bringing an inch or two of snow to the southern part of the state. Much of the state will see only flurries, with less than an inch of accumulation.
Strong winds are likely across the state on Friday, with gusts reaching 50 mph in coastal areas and 55 mph on Block Island.
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If any snow does accumulate, don't expect it to stick around. More springlike temperatures are on the way for the weekend, reaching the low 40s on Saturday and climbing to the low 50s on Sunday.
Here's a look at the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
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Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind 7 to 17 mph.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after midnight, then gradually ending. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a northeast wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
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