Heavy Snow — Western Kent, Rhode Island

2016-02-05 · Western Kent, Rhode Island

Event narrative

One to nine inches of snow fell across western Kent County. In addition, heavy snow downed trees on Flat River Road and Page Drive in Coventry.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure traveling along a cold front stalled south of southern New England brought heavy rain, which changed over to heavy snow as temperatures dropped. This snow was extraordinarily wet and heavy, bringing down trees and wires across portions of southern New England.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 619708. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.