Daily Briefing: Is snow really on the way?

ALSO: ⚡ Vineyard Wind powers up approximately 5 megawatts of wind power offshore Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Jan 4 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Could there really be snow this weekend? I figured for certain that when I bought a sled for my kids as a Christmas present it would serve as a jinx this season, just like getting my snowblower repaired and tuned up last December. There seemed to be a chill in the air that hadn't been around this season and the need to remind my kids to actually wear a jacket before heading off for school has been a little more important. [Providence snow plow] Snow plows making their way through Providence during a 2022 storm. Providence Journal File When there is snow on the horizon – or really any inclement weather to be aware of – The Journal's Jack Perry is all over the storm. Already this week, [Jack has dug into various weather reports to provide the latest forecasts]( and he'll keep an eye on things ahead of the potential storm. Whether it's mostly rain along the coast or flakes are falling in the state's northwest snow belt, you can be sure he'll have the latest information to keep you updated. As you watch the forecast you can start planning[how to enjoy the season.]( You don't have to stick your head out the window to know what's happening. A subscription to The Providence Journal will keep you informed no matter the weather. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ 🥀 [A message from the plants]( US is getting a lot warmer, new analysis says ⚡ [Vineyard Wind powers up]( approximately 5 megawatts of wind power offshore 🛍️ [Six new shops are coming to Cranston's Garden City Center]( in 2024. Here's a preview. [Today's Weather]( 🌥️ Mostly cloudy; breezy in the afternoon. Highs in the low 40s. TOP STORIES [Historical Angell Street homes demolished. What comes next?]( [Three historic Angell Street homes see demolition. Neighbors still don't know why.]( The last in a line of three historic homes slated for demolition has been torn down. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The medium-security unit at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston.]( [Judge lets medical malpractice suit against ACI move forward. What to know]( Two men are suing the state and the prison's medical staff, claiming neglect of their physical and mental health care. [READ MORE]( [This AccuWeather graphic indicates northwest Rhode Island could see 6 to 12 inches from a storm this weekend.]( [AccuWeather says Northwest RI could get up to 12 inches of snow]( A storm this weekend could bring the first plowable snow of the season to Rhode Island. Here's how much your town might get. [READ MORE]( [Jan 3, 2024; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Devin Carter (22) drives to the basket during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports]( [Providence basketball falls to Seton Hall; loses Hopkins to injury]( Bryce Hopkins was helped to the locker room after throwing a pass ahead to Devin Carter on the fast break and falling to the floor near midcourt. [READ MORE]( [Politicians gather to throw ceremonial dirt in front of one of three mill buildings being converted into 70 income-restricted housing units in Woonsocket on Jan. 3, 2024.]( [How three Woonsocket mill buildings will get new life as apartments]( Three mill buildings in Woonsocket are 16 months away from becoming 70 income-restricted housing units. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](