Here's what to expect from the weather heading into Thanksgiving

Heavy rain and snowstorms this week could disrupt Thanksgiving travel across much of the country. But it’s far less likely in Rhode Island where rain is expected to be lighter .

According to the National Weather Service Norton office, a warm front will arrive to the region Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing rain. But the amounts should only be a couple inches: “nothing overly hazardous” for travel, NWS Norton Meteorologist Andrew Loconto said.

That warm front will give way to cold and blustery winds for Thanksgiving, he said. Here’s what to know.

What will the weather be on Thanksgiving?

It’s looking like a dry but cold Thanksgiving, according to the NWS.

Here's what people can expect heading into the holiday weekend.

Thursday, Thanksgiving Day

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