Rhode Island – Damp pavement glistens under a gray sky this morning, and the air feels raw across Providence. Temperatures hover near 33 degrees at T.F. Green Airport, with overcast skies and a light breeze. Surfaces remain mostly wet, but a sharper chill is building.
Highs reach near 40 degrees this afternoon with partial sunshine developing. That mild pocket will not last. After light rain and snow showers taper off later today, temperatures are expected to fall below freezing tonight. Lows drop to around 25 degrees.
That shift raises concern for black ice. Any untreated roads, sidewalks, or parking lots could refreeze quickly. The National Weather Service warns that icy patches may develop and persist into the morning commute. Travel with caution, especially on secondary roads and bridges. I-95, Route 6, and neighborhood streets could turn slick after dark.
Friday brings another round of unsettled February weather. Rain is likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2 p.m., with highs near 37 degrees. By Friday night, rain changes to snow. A 90% precipitation chance could bring 1 to 2 inches of accumulation into early Saturday.
Saturday stays cloudy with a 40% chance of snow and highs near 35. Sunday turns partly sunny with highs near 36, but another 50% chance of snow arrives Sunday night into Monday. Highs Monday reach the mid-30s with gusty north winds.
Temperatures remain seasonably cold into early next week. However, longer-range trends hint at gradual moderation heading toward midweek, offering subtle signs of spring warmth trying to return.
Five Day Outlook for Providence, RI:
Friday: Rain/snow likely, high 37.
Saturday: Chance of snow, high 35.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 36.
Monday: Chance of snow, high 34.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 35.
