Providence, Rhode Island – A soggy Saturday start won’t last long as Rhode Island prepares for a warm and mostly sunny Memorial Day stretch.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, a slight chance of showers will linger early Saturday morning, then again around 3 p.m., especially across Providence and coastal areas. Clouds will dominate most of the day, with highs near 61°F and northwest winds up to 9 mph. While rainfall will be minimal, outdoor plans may be briefly delayed.
By Saturday night, skies turn mostly cloudy with comfortable lows near 46°F, setting up a bright and dry Sunday. Sunshine returns with highs reaching 65°F in Providence and the Blackstone Valley, offering ideal conditions for pre-holiday travel and outdoor gatherings.
Memorial Day Monday looks like the weekend’s highlight: clear skies, light wind, and highs climbing to a summerlike 70°F across central and southern Rhode Island. Travelers using I-95 or Route 146 should expect good road conditions throughout the day, with minimal traffic disruptions expected from weather.
Looking ahead, Tuesday and Wednesday remain warm and dry, with highs in the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. The next weather system could arrive Wednesday night with a 30% chance of showers, especially east of I-295. Thursday stays mild with another slight chance of rain.
Bottom line: After Saturday’s passing showers, Rhode Island is in for five days of classic late-spring warmth. Memorial Day celebrations should go off without a hitch, but check back Monday night for midweek rain updates.
