Wintry Mix Monday Night, 2 to 4 Inches; Messy AM Commute Tuesday

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Snow on the Way — But How Much? [UPDATED]

Estimates vary widely on how much snow to expect Friday night.

  Update, posted at 4:35 pm on Feb. 6: The National Weather Service out of Taunton has issued a winter storm watch, effective late Thursday night through Saturday afternoon, for Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. The watch states there is a "very high confidence in over six inches of snow" with a "potential for a foot or more."  Light snow will start Friday morning and increase with intensity as the afternoon unfolds. Forecasters warn there may be a brief period of rain, but conditions will turn back to heavy snow before nighttime. Snowfall is expected to be heavy, with two to three inches of snow possible per hour – making travel "nearly impossible."  The storm should taper off by Saturday morning. Keep an eye on updated weather …

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Winter To Rear Its Ugly Head

A strong coastal storm is expected to affect the region between Monday and Wednesday, bringing the white stuff with it.

For those of you dreaming of a white Christmas, this forecast pattern is what you've been waiting for. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance for accumulating snow next week as a coastal storm develops between Monday and Wednesday. An active weather pattern is expected to begin Sunday and continue through the middle of next week. There's a good possibility of snow and/or ice, with significant amounts if temperatures remain cold enough. The NWS is currently predicting a 60 percent chance of rain and snow Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday in Bristol and Warren, with temperatures in the low- to mid-30s. Timing of the storm is still uncertain, as is the type of precipitation and any potential hazards. Obviously, the lower…

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