A snow squall is sweeping through parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, potentially making travel dangerous.
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement, warning of reduced visibility and possible light snow accumulations. The alert came at 10:48 a.m. on Jan. 28.
The snow squall is moving southeast at 40 mph along a line from Providence to Sprague.
“Expect brief reductions in visibility within the band. Light snow accumulations possible with localized slick travel,” the NWS says.
The affected areas include Providence, Fall River, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Coventry, Dartmouth, South Kingstown, West Warwick, Johnston, North Kingstown, Newport, Bristol, Plainfield, Westerly, Somerset, Portsmouth, Barrington, and Middletown.
The weather service warns that “conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations” and advises drivers to “slow down and allow extra time when traveling.”
The NWS is keeping a close eye on the situation and may provide updates as conditions change.
Weather Alert
…A BRIEF BAND OF HEAVIER SNOW…
At 1045 AM EST, a brief band of heavier snow, also known as a snow
squall, was located along a line extending from Providence to
Sprague. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.Locations impacted include…
Providence, Fall River, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East
Providence, Coventry, Dartmouth, South Kingstown, West Warwick,
Johnston, North Kingstown, Newport, Bristol, Plainfield, Westerly,
Somerset, Portsmouth, Barrington, and Middletown.Expect brief reductions in visibility within the band. Light snow
accumulations possible with localized slick travel.Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations.
Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.
