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Rhode Island begins the morning wrapped in deep winter cold as clear skies allow temperatures to plunge. Breath fogs the air. Car roofs glitter with frost. Readings hover near 21 degrees around Providence, making for a sharp and slippery start to the day.
According to the National Weather Service, early travel carries the highest risk this morning. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads may hold patches of ice for a time. Pedestrians should watch sidewalks, while drivers should slow down until temperatures rise above freezing…