RI Weather: First Measurable Snow Possible This Weekend

RHODE ISLAND — The state's first measurable snow of the season is possibly in the forecast for this weekend. A winter storm headed for New England could drop up to three inches of snow in parts of Rhode Island Sunday afternoon into Monday morning.

Rhode Island will feel lesser impacts from the storm compared to its New England neighbors. Nearby Massachusetts is expected to see up to six inches of snow, while in New Hampshire accumulation could top a foot.

According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, any snow accumulation seen in Rhode Island will be in the northern half of the state, where up to three inches could fall. Along the southern coast and East Bay, however, little to no accumulation is expected.

With temperatures expected to hover just above freezing on Sunday, snow will likely mix with rain, limiting overall accumulation. By midnight, the snow is forecasted to change over to all rain, with more wintry mix likely throughout the day on Monday.

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

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 37. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after midnight. Low around 33. Northeast wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday
Rain before 4 p.m., then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. North wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8 p.m., then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 7 mph.

Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 7 to 11 mph.