Winter Storm Warning in effect for MA and RI at 7pm this evening

Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are
expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northern Connecticut, all of Rhode Island except Block Island, and Southeastern Massachusetts except Cape Cod and the Islands.

* WHEN…From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. Heavy snow possible, with snowfall rates 1 to 2 inches per hour expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.