Providence, Rhode Island – Drivers across Rhode Island should prepare for reduced visibility Tuesday morning as patchy fog and light rain move into the area. The National Weather Service reports a 30% chance of showers between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., which could impact the early commute along I-95 and local roadways.
According to the National Weather Service in Taunton, fog will develop late Monday night and linger into early Tuesday, with showers tapering off by mid-morning. Winds will shift northwest by afternoon, helping skies clear for a warm high of 73°F. While Tuesday begins unsettled, drier conditions and sunshine are expected to dominate much of the workweek.
By Wednesday, residents can expect full sun and a high near 69°F with calm northwest winds—ideal spring weather. Thursday and Friday continue the warming trend, with highs in the upper 60s and mostly sunny skies. Rain may return late Friday, with a 60% chance of showers into Saturday.
5-Day Rhode Island Spring Weather Outlook (April 22–26):
- Tuesday: Patchy fog and showers early, high of 73°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and calm, high near 69°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high of 69°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny early, then 60% chance of evening rain, high of 68°F.
- Saturday: Rain likely, high near 64°F
