From Winter Wet to Winter Winds

Some of us have seen rain, some snow, and some a bit of both. I’ve been calling this storm largely a bringer of “winter wet” not “winter white” for most of us in southern New England, and that’ll be the case for many heading out the door onto the slushy and wet roadways. That said, as expected, the NW corner of Little Rhody is seeing some accumulation. The same can be said as you cross states lines and head into parts of Worcester County, MA. Even parts of Bristol County have seen some turnover into snow for a short time.

Now, however, as this storm pushes onward, we’re seeing that shift back to rain for many along and even north of I-95. The bulk of precipitation wraps up this afternoon, but HEADS UP. As winds increase from the WNW throughout the day and cold air funnels into the region, a snow squall or two could reach us in RI & MA. Make sure you’re paying extra attention to conditions before heading home for your afternoon/evening commutes, as snow squalls can drop visibility in a matter of seconds.

On that note, it IS going to be exceedingly windy through the rest of Thursday and Friday as well. Expect wind speeds between 10-20 mph, with gusts surpassing 30 mph at times. You’ll absolutely be feeling the bitter cold when the winds kick up!