RI Weather Forecast: Wednesday Storm Looking Worse

The storm that is expected to bring "a good thump of snow" is expected to arrive overnight, the National Weather Service said. That means plenty of precipitation for the Wednesday morning commute, and up to 6-8 inches in much of the state by the end of the day.

By about 4 a.m., the entire state will be a very wet place. The storm won't begin clearing Rhode Island until late Wednesday afternoon/early evening. The last remnants will be gone shortly after 7 p.m. You can see the forecast radar below to get a better sense of the storm's timing.

The expected snow totals have also risen, according to the NWS. The high-end range of 6-8 inches has now crept into Rhode Island and is expected for most of Massachusetts. The farther south you are, the less snow to expect. A mixture of freezing rain will enter the equation.

A winter storm warning has been issued for the places expecting to get up to 8 inches, with a winter storm advisory in effect for the rest of the state.

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