Get ready for extremely cold temperatures.  Rhode Island got a brief reprieve Wednesday, but forecasters say the mercury will start falling Thursday afternoon, and may get down to -4 Fahrenheit through the night.

With the wind chill, possible temperatures could feel as cold as -15.  Snow could also be on the way.  The National Weather Service says there’s a chance for snow showers late Thursday morning.  Then they’re expecting more of the white stuff possibly as early as Saturday.  Right now, they believe the heaviest snowfall is likely on Sunday and Monday, the 9th.

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