Providence, Rhode Island – Snow-covered interstates and wind gusts over 60 mph are creating hazardous travel across Rhode Island after a powerful Sunday winter storm buried much of the state under nearly two feet of snow.
According to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center, Narragansett recorded 26.0 inches of snow, while Providence measured 24.6 inches as of 11 a.m. EST Monday. Newport reported wind gusts up to 67 mph, and Block Island reached 60 mph, leading to blowing and drifting snow along the coast.
The heavy snowfall significantly reduced visibility at times Sunday night, especially along Interstate 95, Route 6, and Route 146. Plow crews continue working to clear secondary roads in Providence County and Washington County, where snow piled up quickly during peak bands.
Strong coastal winds compounded the impact, snapping tree limbs and causing scattered power outages, particularly in southern Rhode Island. Utility crews are assessing damage while temperatures remain cold enough to refreeze untreated surfaces.
State officials urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel until neighborhood streets are fully cleared. Additional snowfall reports may be finalized later Monday as cleanup continues across the Ocean State.
