'Significant' Nor'easter Likely to Hit Tiverton/Little Compton Over the Weekend

By Les Masterson (Patch Staff)

Another major snowstorm is headed towards Tiverton and Little Compton and this one might dump another foot of snow on us.

The National Weather Service said there is “high confidence of a significant snowstorm” that may have blizzard conditions on late Saturday night and Sunday.

Light snow is expected to arrive late Saturday afternoon, but the heavier snow won’t hit until late Saturday night so don’t cancel those Valentine’s Day plans.

Here are The Weather Channel’s snow accumulation predictions for Tiverton and Little Compton:

• Saturday morning: 1 to 3 inches
• Saturday night: 3 to 5 inches
• Sunday morning: 1 to 3 inches

Blizzard conditions are possible with strong winds expected Sunday morning and into the afternoon. Minor coastal flooding may also pose a problem on Sunday.

This storm is just the latest in a string of major snowstorms to hit the area. Greater Boston has seen six feet of snow within the past three weeks.

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