PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island wakes under a damp sky and calm air this morning as a broad swath of November rain drifts in from the southwest, soaking much of southern New England through Monday. The stretch of unsettled weather arrives just ahead of Veterans Day, bringing slick roads, patchy fog, and an early taste of cold air behind the system.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, Massachusetts, widespread showers will intensify later today, with rain continuing into Monday morning. Visibility may drop below a mile in foggy areas, especially near I-95, Route 146, and along the coastal plain. Ponding is likely on secondary roads where fallen leaves clog drains. Drivers should allow extra time and use headlights during any fog or heavier bursts of rain.
Rain totals could reach a half inch in parts of Kent and Providence Counties before drier air sweeps in Monday night. Temperatures fall quickly behind the front, dipping near freezing by early Tuesday. A few early risers across interior Rhode Island could even spot patchy frost on cars and lawns before sunrise.
Veterans Day looks far calmer — a welcome change after the soggy start. Expect sunshine, lighter winds, and highs near 40 degrees, ideal for parades and morning ceremonies. The second half of the week remains dry and seasonable, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
Looking ahead, forecasters note that another cold snap could return next weekend as northern air slides down the coast. It’s the type of crisp, dry chill typical of mid-November — and a reminder that early winter weather could be only a system or two away.
Five-Day Forecast for Providence, RI:
Sun: 55/53 – Rain develops; patchy fog south.
Mon: 59/30 – Steady rain early; breezy, turning cooler.
Tue (Veterans Day): 41/32 – Sunny, crisp; frost risk early.
Wed: 48/37 – Mostly sunny; calm wind.
Thu: 50/33 – Fair skies; colder late.
