Providence, R.I. – Light rain and patchy fog are making for a damp Thursday morning commute across Rhode Island, but brighter skies are on the way by the end of the week. Overnight showers kept roads slick, and drizzle may linger into early Thursday before drier air moves in.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, scattered showers will taper off by midmorning Thursday with mostly cloudy skies and highs near 69 degrees. Winds from the northeast could gust up to 25 mph, making for a breezy day before conditions calm Thursday night.
By Friday, sunshine dominates with a high near 79, offering a welcome break from the unsettled stretch. Saturday looks even warmer, climbing to 84 under clear skies, a boost for outdoor plans from Narragansett to Pawtucket.
Drivers should use caution through Thursday morning where patchy fog could limit visibility, especially along I-95 and coastal routes. Commuters are encouraged to allow extra time and keep headlights on low beam.
The next rain chance returns late Sunday into Monday, but until then Rhode Islanders can look forward to a mostly dry and comfortable weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Providence, RI:
- Thursday: Chance of showers early, high 69. Breezy.
- Friday: Sunny, high 79.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 84.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 79. Chance of showers late.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers, high 79.
