Light snow in the forecast for Tuesday; may affect morning commute, prompting winter weather advisory

An "inch or two of snow" is in the forecast for Rhode Island on Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory.

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Following a very wet week last week, a weak coastal low is likely to bring a small amount of snow to Rhode Island on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

"The snowfall is expected to be around 1-3 inches in most areas (of New England), but some localized regions could receive up to 4 inches," the National Weather Service wrote. "It is expected that closer to Cape Cod and the Islands there will be a mix of rain and snow due to temperatures above freezing."

What time will the snow fall?

The snow is expected to fall just in time to make for a messy morning commute on Tuesday.

"Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute," the advisory reads. "Slow down and use caution while traveling."

Snow is likely starting around midnight, with as much as inch of accumulation possible by the morning, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Providence. Snow, rain and freezing rain are all possible during the day and into the evening on Tuesday.

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Up to 3 inches of snow accumulation is possible, even with the rain in the forecast. The most snow will be in the northern part of the state.

Looking beyond Rhode Island, the storm might bring as much as 6 inches of snow to parts of Western Massachusetts. Most of the Bay State and Connecticut are forecast to receive 2 to 3 inches of snow.

Are the RI school closings or delays?

As of 5:20 p.m. on Monday, no schools have called for delays or closings. For an up-to-date list, see the Rhode Island Broadcaster's list here.

Any more snow in the forecast?

Looking ahead, a chance of snow is in the forecast for Friday, but forecasters say it's still too early to predict what that precipitation may look like.

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI weather: Tuesday snow forecast prompts advisory, commute concerns