RI Weather: Friday Snow Estimates Revealed, Sunday Still Focus

The first official snow total forecasts for Friday have arrived. The precipitation later this week will only result in a light coating, but the National Weather Service says much of the focus is on a second storm this weekend - and "for good reason."

Light snow will fall during Friday morning's commute, covering much of Rhode Island in between 1-2 inches. "While most of the attention continues to focus on this weekend (for good reason), light snow will be falling during the Friday morning commute," the NWS said.

With a forecast like this, any school closings likely wouldn't be announced until very late. Patch will have a school closings list if necessary.

Most of the attention is still on this weekend. The NWS said Sunday will definitely be wet, but the question remains whether it will be snow, rain or ice. If it ends up being snow, it might end up being a significant amount.

Patch will have the latest forecasts as they come.

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