Explosive cyclogenesis of a low pressure center off the Mid Atlantic coast brought a strong winter storm with blizzard conditions to all of southern New England Saturday and Saturday night. The storm tracked from east of the Carolinas to the 70w/40n benchmark bringing extreme snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour and winds gusting to hurricane force along the coast and 50 to 60 mph inland. The heaviest snow, just under 30 inches, fell over southeast MA, and in RI up to 2 feet fell. Snow tapered off overnight Saturday with quiet weather to follow on Sunday.

Blizzard in WESTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Providence Airport ASOS (KPVD) reported blizzard conditions from 921 AM EST to 158 PM EST and from 210 PM EST to 251 PM EST. Wind gusted 30 to 40 mph. Snowfall ranged from 12 to 19 inches. The highest snowfall report was 19.5 inches in Warwick.

Blizzard in WASHINGTON, RHODE ISLAND
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Westerly Airport ASOS (KWST) met blizzard criteria from 911 AM EST to 1146 AM EST, from 1153 AM EST to 301 PM EST, and from 420 PM EST to 453 PM EST. The maximum gust from KWST was 44 mph at 1253 PM EST. Winds generally gusted 40 to 60 mph. The strongest gusts were 64 mph in New Shoreham at 929 PM EST and 64 mph at Ninigret Pond in Charlestown at 1038 PM EST. Snowfall ranged from 11 to 21 inches. The highest amount was 21 inches in Charlestown.

Blizzard in BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Block Island Airport ASOS (KBID) reported blizzard conditions from 705 AM EST to 142 PM EST. The strongest gust was 72 mph at the Block Island Jetty at 1022 PM EST. Snowfall amounts were around 10 inches. The Block Island CO-OP reported 10.4 inches.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Snowfall generally ranged from 13 to 19 inches. The highest amount reported was 19.1 inches in Harrisville. Winds gusted 30 to 40 mph. The Smithfield Airport ASOS (KSFZ) reported blizzard criteria from 806 AM EST to 827 AM EST and from 853 AM EST to 956 AM EST but then all wind data were lost and thus a blizzard was unable to be determined.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wind gusted 30 to 40 mph. Snowfall ranged from 16 to 24 inches. The highest report was 24.3 inches in Riverside.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall generally ranged from 13 to 22 inches. The highest amount was 22.5 inches in East Greenwhich.

Heavy Snow in BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Snowfall ranged from 17 to 24 inches.

Blizzard in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
From 28-JAN-22 09:00:00 to 29-JAN-22 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Newport Airport ASOS (KUUU) reported blizzard criteria from 725 AM EST to 453 PM EST. The max gust from KUUU was 70 mph at 101 PM EST. Winds generally gusted 50 to 65 mph. Other max gusts were 64 mph in Tiverton at 953 AM EST and 59 mph on Rose Island at 104 PM EST. Snowfall ranged from 10 to 26 inches. The highest report was 26.5 inches in Middletown.