Rhode Island – Visibility will drop and roads will turn slick fast as fog thickens and steady rain moves into Providence by Sunday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, rain becomes widespread Sunday with a 90% chance of precipitation and patchy fog developing before and during the rainfall. New precipitation amounts may reach up to half an inch, with the steadiest rain falling late morning into the afternoon.
Clouds dominate today with highs near 55°F, setting up a damp and gray transition. By early Sunday, fog develops and rain fills in, reducing visibility on I-95, Route 6, and I-195. Expect slower travel, especially during the morning drive. Use low-beam headlights and allow extra distance between vehicles.
Rain continues through much of Sunday before tapering later in the day. Some ponding may develop on low-lying roads and poor drainage areas. Winds shift during the day, signaling colder air moving in behind the system.
By Monday morning, skies begin to clear, but temperatures fall sharply to around 30°F. Any leftover moisture could refreeze on untreated surfaces, creating isolated icy spots on bridges and overpasses. Stay alert during the early commute.
Conditions improve into Monday afternoon with partial sunshine and highs in the low 50s. Tuesday brings brighter skies and calmer weather, followed by a gradual warm-up into midweek with temperatures nearing 60°F.
Five Day Forecast for Providence, RI:
Saturday: Cloudy, high near 55°F
Sunday: Rain and patchy fog, high near 56°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 52°F, low near 30°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 51°F
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 59°F
