NWS issues special weather statement for snowy conditions during morning commute
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement advising drivers that snow will create slippery travel conditions during part of the Thursday morning commute.
As the temperature drops, the rain should change to snow by about 8 a.m., the Weather Service says.
"Part of the morning commute will be impacted with reduced visibility and roads becoming snow/slush covered," the Weather Service says. "Please drive with extra caution this morning and allow extra time to reach your destination."
Expect light to moderate snow ending in most locations by noon, the Weather Service says. Just an inch or two of accumulation is expected for most of Rhode Island.
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The temperature in Providence was 39 degrees shortly before 6 a.m., but it should fall to about 27 degrees by 5 p.m. The temperature will drop further overnight, to about 10 degrees, with the wind making it feel near zero.
A coastal storm this weekend should pass to the south with little effect on Southern New England, according to the Weather Service.
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