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Rhode Island wakes up in a sharp February freeze as temperatures sit near 28 degrees before sunrise in Providence. A wind chill near 21 degrees bites at exposed skin, and untreated sidewalks remain icy. Early drivers along I-95 and Route 6 could encounter slick patches where melted snow refroze overnight.
The National Weather Service reports dry conditions early today, but the cold lingers with highs only reaching 39 degrees this afternoon. Light winds keep skies mostly clear, allowing another hard freeze tonight. Lows dip to around 23 degrees, cold enough to refreeze any standing water…