Rhode Island – A sharp 26-degree chill hangs over Providence this morning, and the cold feels steady under gray skies. Sidewalks look dry, but any leftover moisture can still turn icy, especially on I-95 ramps and Route 6 bridges. It’s the kind of February morning where black ice hides in plain sight.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, skies turn mostly sunny today with highs near 38 degrees and light southwest winds 3 to 6 mph. That afternoon sun will help melt thin frost on cars and rooftops. However, temperatures slide back toward 22 degrees tonight under mostly clear skies. This is prime flash-freeze season. Melted snow can refreeze quickly after sunset, creating slick patches by late evening.
Sunday stays mostly sunny with highs near 33 degrees and light winds. Clouds increase Sunday night with lows around 22. A slight chance of snow showers develops after midnight, though accumulation appears minimal.
President’s Day brings a slight chance of snow showers before 8 a.m., then partly sunny skies with highs near 40. Roads should improve quickly by midday. Monday night turns mostly cloudy with lows near 26.
Tuesday offers the biggest warm-up, with partly sunny skies and highs near 46 degrees. By midweek, rain chances increase and highs reach the lower 40s. Longer-range signals point to above-normal temperatures heading into late week, with early spring vibes beginning to show across southern New England.
Are you spotting icy patches on your commute this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Providence, Rhode Island:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 33.
Monday: Slight early snow shower chance, high 40.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 46.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 42.
Thursday: Chance of snow, high 41.
