PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After a damp, foggy start to the week, Rhode Island will dry out quickly as crisp Fall air and sunshine return by midweek. The shift promises safer travel, better visibility, and perfect conditions for outdoor errands and leaf-viewing drives by Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, early showers and patchy fog will linger through Tuesday morning before north winds bring a much-needed drying trend. Winds could gust up to 25 mph at times, especially along I-95 and coastal routes. Drivers should allow extra time during the morning commute as wet pavement and reduced visibility persist.
By Wednesday, high pressure moves in from the Great Lakes, clearing skies and dropping temperatures into the low 60s. Nights will cool into the upper 30s inland, signaling one of the first real hints of the season’s chill. Residents in Kent and Providence Counties should protect late-blooming gardens and bring potted plants indoors as frost risk increases later in the week.
Travel conditions dramatically improve from Wednesday through Saturday, with bright skies and dry air dominating across southern New England. Outdoor workers and those visiting area parks will find mild afternoons and crisp mornings ideal for mid-October activities.
As the region heads toward the weekend, sunny and cool weather prevails with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Early signs of another weak system may approach late Sunday, but no major rainfall or wind impacts are expected before then.
Five-Day Forecast for Providence, RI:
Tue: 58/47 – Showers taper; patchy fog and brisk north winds.
Wed: 63/39 – Sunny and breezy; cooler and drier air moves in.
Thu: 55/39 – Bright and cool; light north breeze.
Fri: 59/40 – Sunny; calm winds and crisp air.
Sat: 63/43 – Mostly sunny; mild afternoon and cool morning.
