Rhode Island – A wet, gray start greets early travelers across southern New England as Thanksgiving week traffic builds along I-95 and Route 146. Light rain, mist, and fog stretch across the Providence metro this morning, reducing visibility and making for slick pavement on major highways. The morning commute and early airport departures could face slower travel conditions through midday.
According to the National Weather Service, light rain continues on and off through the afternoon before tapering this evening. Temperatures hover near 60°F but drop quickly late in the day as drier, cooler air filters in from the west. Fog is expected to linger in low-lying valleys and near the bay, so drivers should keep headlights on and watch for reduced visibility during peak travel hours.
Thanksgiving Day turns mostly sunny and crisp with highs in the mid-40s—ideal for travel and outdoor gatherings but breezy at times with gusts near 25 mph. By Thursday night, temperatures dip below freezing across much of the state, setting up a frosty start to Black Friday.
Friday remains dry and bright but colder, with afternoon highs only in the low 40s. Shoppers heading out early will feel the chill, especially in open parking lots where winds add a biting edge. The weekend looks calm and mostly sunny, perfect for setting up holiday decorations or tackling yard cleanup before colder December air arrives.
Forecasters are already tracking a potential Arctic front sweeping across the Midwest early next week, which could bring below-normal temperatures and even snow chances to parts of the Northeast as early as December 1.
Five-Day Outlook (Wed–Sun)
• Today: Rain, fog, breezy, high 60°F.
• Thursday: Sunny, cool, high 45°F.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high 42°F.
• Saturday: Sunny, high 41°F.
• Sunday: Clouds return, 46°F.
