Weather Forecast for Providence

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills will be Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM Saturday to midnight EST Saturday Night. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills will be Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.