There is a spot in southern RI called Wood River surrounding by pines at the bottom of hills in sandy soil. It has the lowest recorded temperature in RI and its barely 7 miles from the coast. I lived a half mile from there and you could literally feel the cold as you walked down.
I had to stay home Saturday because one of our dogs tore his ACL but my wife had a great time at the ice castle and Woodstock Brewery. Sent me a bunch of pics,decent snow cover. Another 4 to 6 there and ski areas. Great vacation week for many.