Rhode Island is dealing with the aftermath of a snowstorm that’s left parts of the state under up to 4 inches of snow.
The National Weather Service in Boston reports snowfall totals across Rhode Island ranging from less than an inch to 4 inches as of early Monday.
Richmond saw the highest accumulation, with 4 inches of snow by late Sunday night. West Warwick and Bristol weren’t far behind, recording 3.8 inches and 3.2 inches by late Sunday night respectively.
Providence (Warwick) got a solid 2 inches as of late Sunday night, according to the official measurement at T.F. Green Airport.
Coastal areas didn’t see as much snow, with North Kingstown only getting about 0.8 inches as of late Sunday night. As of 11 pm on Sunday, Newport was reporting 2.5 inches.
...Rhode Island... ...Bristol County... 1 E Bristol 3.2 in 0130 AM 01/20 Trained Spotter 1 NW Warren 2.5 in 1017 PM 01/19 ...Kent County... 2 NNW West Warwick 3.8 in 0335 AM 01/20 Public 1 NNE Coventry 3.2 in 1155 PM 01/19 1 NNW West Warwick 3.0 in 1100 PM 01/19 ...Newport County... 1 NE Newport 2.5 in 1100 PM 01/19 ...Providence County... 1 N Cumberland 4.3 in 0249 AM 01/20 1 SSW Smithfield 3.8 in 1215 AM 01/20 3 WSW Smithfield 3.4 in 1156 PM 01/19 1 SSE Cumberland 3.2 in 1125 PM 01/19 Harrisville 3.0 in 0938 PM 01/19 Providence 2.0 in 1206 AM 01/20 ASOS 1 NW Providence 0.5 in 0827 PM 01/19 ...Washington County... 1 W Richmond 4.0 in 1135 PM 01/19 3 W South Kingstown 1.0 in 1202 AM 01/20 1 SSE North Kingstown 0.8 in 1000 PM 01/19
The storm swept through Sunday night into early Monday, making the morning commute tricky for many.
While the snow is expected to taper off Monday morning, the National Weather Service warns that roads could remain slippery throughout the day as temperatures hover near freezing.
The forecast for Newport County for the next couple of days is as follows;
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Local officials are asking residents to be careful when traveling and to make sure they clear snow and ice from sidewalks and driveways.
There are ongoing parking bans today in Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and several other Rhode Island Communities. List of Parking Bans/Cancellations