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Providence, Rhode Island – A colder-than-normal weather pattern expected to settle over Rhode Island between Tuesday and Saturday is raising concern for snow and potential travel disruptions across the state. While exact storm timing remains uncertain, the strength of the cold signal increases the likelihood that any systems passing through during this window could produce accumulating snow.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Rhode Island carries a strong probability for below-normal temperatures during the January 20–24 period, while precipitation chances trend above normal at 40–50%. That combination supports snow as the primary precipitation type, even in coastal communities where winter storms often bring rain or mixed precipitation…