Rhode Island
How much snow has fallen? Rhode Island snow storm updates
The first snow of the season dropped only a few of inches of snow overnight in Rhode Island but is expected to continue throughout the day.
The storm is expected have a brief lull in the morning, followed by another round of moderate to heavy snow in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In the afternoon, temperatures will drop below freezing, potentially creating an icy mess.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 1 a.m. on Monday.
Providence is forecasted to see 1 to 2 inches of snow, while parts of Northern Rhode Island could see 4 to 6 inches according to the National Weather Service. Along the coast,, less than 1 inch is predicted.
As of 5:15 a.m., these are the snowfall totals in Rhode Island, according to the NWS. Many of these measurements were taken between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m.:
- West Warwick: 3.4 inches
- Cumberland: 3.2 inches
- Glocester: 2.5 inches
- Providence: 1.5 inches
- East Providence: 1.5 inches
- Richmond: 1.8 inches
In other parts of New England, significantly more snow has already fallen. Parts of Massachusetts received 8 inches of snow overnight, and parts of Connecticut received 6 inches of snow.
More: Are you ready for winter weather in Rhode Island? Here’s our checklist ahead of snow.
Nearly a dozen flights flying out of Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport were canceled on Sunday morning due to the weather.
American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue, and Southwest Airlines all canceled flights in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the flight tracker. There are canceled flights through 9 a.m. this morning, with a few exceptions.
As of 7 a.m., flights taking off after 10 a.m. are listed as “on time,” with the exception of one canceled JetBlue flight. However, the snow is expected to resume in the afternoon after a lull so travelers should check the status of their flights.