Michael Bilow

Rain changing to snow Mon: May end by evening with 1in snow

At Providence, rain likely changing to snow Mon afternoon, but temperatures about 35F preclude any chance of substantial changeover to accumulating snow, although an inch or so is expected. Rain has been observed to change to snow as of Mon 1:30pm, but temperatures will remain above freezing in the metropolitan area until about 8pm. Significant […]

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Snow Sun Evening – Mon Morning Possible but Not Likely: Dusting to 2 inches at most

At Providence, snow is possible but not likely Sun 5pm – Mon 6am. Chance of precipitation will not exceed 30% throughout this period, implying 70% likelihood of no precipitation at all. Probability of accumulation at least 0.1in is 64%, 1in is 32%, 2in is 8%, 4in is near 0%. Greatest accumulations are possible to the […]

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RI Baby Names 2022: Popularity contest

In a New Year’s tradition, the Center for Vital Records at the RI Department of Health this morning announced the most popular names chosen for male and female babies born in 2022, based upon preliminary statistical data; the final results will be compiled in February. “Charlotte” skyrocketed in popularity for girls, while “Liam” maintained leadership […]

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First Snow of the Season Likely Sun Night: 1 – 2 in accumulation expected

UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory posted Sun 12:28pm until Mon 7:00am for portions of northern CT, central MA and northern RI including the cities of Putnam, Willimantic, Milford, Worcester, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick where 2 – 4 inches of snow could fall. At Providence, precipitation is likely through […]

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RI Recreational Cannabis Sales Begin Dec 1: Five retail venues licensed to open

Recreational cannabis sales begin Thu, Dec 1, under a new state statute signed into law on May 25. “Five licensed medical marijuana compassion centers have been approved for hybrid retail licenses, which allow them to sell both medical and adult use marijuana products in retail settings,” the office of RI Gov. Daniel McKee said in […]

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RI Election 2022 — Magaziner, McKee, cannabis sales win big: Democrats sweep all state general offices

Republican candidates, expected to mount strong challenges in marquee races, went down to defeat against Democratic opponents in RI in the Nov 8 election, although by varying margins. For the seat being vacated by retiring James Langevin (D) in the US House of Representatives for the 2nd congressional district, Allan Fung (R), who served as […]

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