Rhode Island starts the day under bright sun and a biting chill, but the quiet weather will not hold. Drivers along I-95 and Route 6 move on dry pavement now, yet a round of late-winter snow could change that by Sunday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, Providence climbs to 43 degrees today with sunshine and light south winds. Clear skies tonight allow temperatures to fall to around 23. That sets up a sharp contrast for Saturday, when highs surge near 50 degrees under mostly sunny skies. It will feel like a brief spring tease.
Clouds return Saturday night. By Sunday afternoon, a chance of snow develops across Rhode Island. Highs reach near 37 degrees, and precipitation chances stand at 40 percent. Even light snow could coat bridges and overpasses before sunset. Plan extra time if traveling Sunday evening.
Colder air pushes in quickly Sunday night. Temperatures drop to around 11 degrees. Any slushy spots may refreeze, raising flash freeze concerns into early Monday. Watch for slick stretches on I-95, Route 146, and neighborhood side streets.
Monday stays partly sunny but cold, with highs near 26. Another chilly night follows before a milder push arrives Tuesday. Highs rebound to the mid-30s with a chance of rain by afternoon. Midweek readings climb into the mid-40s, and longer-range outlooks favor above-normal temperatures heading deeper into March. Signs of spring warmth are building across southern New England.
Five Day Outlook for Providence, Rhode Island:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 50.
Sunday: Chance of snow, high 37.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 26.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, chance of rain, high 36.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 46.
