Rhode Island – Dense fog hangs low over Providence this morning, and temperatures sit at just 21 degrees. Headlights glow along I-95 as drivers navigate reduced visibility and icy patches left behind from the deep freeze.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, patchy fog clears by late morning, giving way to sunshine and a high near 33 degrees. Light winds shift north around 6 mph. Despite the sun, snowmelt will be limited, and shaded roads may stay slick.
Clouds increase tonight with lows falling to 22 degrees. A slight chance of snow develops after 2 a.m. Even a light dusting could create slippery bridges before daybreak Monday. Plan extra time if you head out early.
Washington’s Birthday turns milder with highs near 39 as skies gradually clear. Monday night dips to 25 under partly cloudy skies. By Tuesday, February 17, a modest February thaw arrives. Highs reach 42 with isolated flurries early, then partial sunshine.
Midweek brings the next Weather Alert window. Rain becomes likely after 5 p.m. Wednesday with highs near 43. By late evening, rain mixes with snow, then transitions to mainly snow after 2 a.m. Thursday as temperatures drop to 31. Slushy roads could turn icy toward dawn.
Snow chances linger Thursday before gradual improvement.
Looking ahead to President’s Day Week, above-normal temperatures expand across much of the country. While New England stays near seasonal norms, signs of a broader warming trend build late week into next weekend.
Five Day Outlook for Providence, Rhode Island:
Monday: Gradual clearing, high 39.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 42.
Wednesday: Rain likely late, high 43.
Thursday: Chance of snow, high 41.
Friday: Rain and snow likely, high 42.
