Providence, Rhode Island – A return to more typical late-February cold is on the way for southern New England, setting the stage for renewed chances of rain and snow across Connecticut and Rhode Island in the Feb. 21–27 window.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, both states fall within a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day period. That shift brings highs and overnight lows back in line with seasonal averages after recent fluctuations, especially across inland Connecticut and northern Rhode Island.
Precipitation odds lean above normal, with a 33% to 40% probability of wetter-than-average conditions. For cities such as Hartford and New Haven, that raises the likelihood of periodic rain or wet snow depending on storm timing and surface temperatures. In Providence and along the Rhode Island coast, marginal daytime readings may favor more rain during daylight hours, with a rain-snow mix possible overnight if temperatures dip.
Motorists should plan for changing road conditions during early morning commutes, particularly on untreated secondary roads and elevated bridges that can refreeze quickly.
The broader pattern favors intermittent systems rather than prolonged dry weather. Additional updates from the National Weather Service could further clarify timing and precipitation type as late February approaches.
