The forecast for a quick developing, yet slow-moving, nor’easter continues to change, but the storm is now projected to start in Cranston in the wee hours of Thursday morning, continuing into Friday and dumping as much as a foot of snow on the city ... or as little as 3 inches.
Snow accumulation predictions vary depending on which forecaster you ask. As of noon Wednesday, WJAR Channel 10 had the most ambitious prediction, placing Cranston on the line between 6-12 inches and 3-6. WPRI Channel 12 expects 3-6 inches in the city — and most of the state. ABC6 agrees, forecasting just 3-6 inches. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for all of Rhode Island, and is predicting about 6 inches in Cranston.
Travel is expected to be most difficult on Thursday night and during the Friday morning commute. High winds — gusting up to 50 mph — combined with the heavy, wet snow pose the possibility of power outages throughout the area.
Stick with Patch for updates as they come available.