Winter Weather Advisory issued, 4-6" of snow possible for most of Rhode Island

Good Morning! Today is Monday, February 27. Today’s newsletter is 1,189 words - approximately a 6-minute read.

❄️ In the midst of a relatively mild winter, Rhode Islanders are being warned to brace themselves for a potentially treacherous commute on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Bristol, Newport, and Block Island, which will be in effect from 9 pm on Monday until 7 pm on Tuesday.

According to the advisory, residents of these areas can expect to see snow accumulate to between 4 and 6 inches in total. The snow is predicted to start falling between 10 pm and 1 am, and the heaviest snowfall and lowest visibility is anticipated to take place between Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday morning.

❄️❄️ There are already a number of snow-related closings and cancellations coming in for Tuesday → List of Rhode Island cancellations, closures, and delays.

👉 Representative Lauren H. Carson (D. Dist. 75 – Newport) will host a constituent meeting today at 6 pm at Newport Public Library to discuss the results of her annual constituent survey. Rep. Carson welcomes all residents of District 75 for a conversation about the district’s priorities and any other issues they’d like to discuss.

🏫 The Newport School Committee – Ad Hoc School Building Committee will host a School Building Committee meeting today 5:30 pm in the cafeteria at Pell Elementary School. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda.

🎤 The 95th annual Winter Speaker Series at Newport Art Museum came to a close yesterday with Katherine Quinn, and her lecture about her husband, the late Anthony Quinn. Newport Art Museum writes on Facebook that they set records this year in attendance and “we are so thankful for our patrons and staff alike who keep this wonderful and educational tradition alive! See you next year!”

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According to the advisory, residents of these areas can expect to see snow accumulate to between 4 and 6 inches in total.

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