Parking bans issued ahead of weekend snowstorm
According to the current forecast, the snowfall will become steady after 9 p.m. Saturday and the heaviest will fall between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. before it starts to wind down.
Icy conditions possible as wintry mix winds down
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A mix of snow, sleet and rain made for messy travel on Thursday, and those impacts could continue ...
47 years ago, the Blizzard of ’78 hit New England
We haven’t seen much snow this year, but 47 years ago New England was rocked by the Blizzard of ’78. That storm dropped more than 27 inches of snow over the course of 30 hours — no one expected it to ...
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Beyond the Forecast: Are space heaters and heated blankets safe?
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Steven Matregrano and Catie McNeil gave an update on winter 2025 and answered your ...
Beyond the Forecast: Why has it been so cold lately?
In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Steven Matregrano and Catie McNeil gave an update on winter 2025 and answered your questions about the weather.
Beyond the Forecast: What’s the coldest temperature recorded in RI?
In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Steven Matregrano and Catie McNeil gave an update on winter 2025 and answered your questions about the weather.
Beyond the Forecast: Is the ‘nonsense weather’ we’ve had due to global warming?
In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Steven Matregrano and Catie McNeil gave an ...
Beyond the Forecast: Is there truth to the old wives’ tale about snow on the ground?
In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Steven Matregrano and Catie McNeil gave an ...
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How to prepare your car for winter weather
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Having car troubles is never fun, but they’re even worse in cold, snowy weather. Rhode Island State Police responded to 14 weather-related crashes during the ...
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How to prevent your home’s pipes from freezing
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When water freezes, it expands, which can put a lot of pressure on your pipes and even cause them to burst. When the temperatures start to drop, bring your outdoor ...
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RI experiencing first plowable snowfall of the winter
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — The first plowable snowfall expected for Rhode Island this winter has started to come down. Crews are currently on roads as the snow accumulates throughout the state.
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Can you spot black ice? What to do if you start sliding or skidding
DENVER (KDVR) — Driving in freezing temperatures can be fraught with all sorts of challenges, including limited visibility, frosty windshields or even rapidly draining EV batteries. Icy ...