PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Clear, crisp air greets southern New England this morning, but the calm will fade as the next storm system takes shape. After a bright and cool Friday, clouds will thicken across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, setting the stage for a wet, breezy weekend pattern.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, rain is expected to develop late Saturday and continue into early Sunday, bringing gusty winds and cooler air behind the system. Rain chances jump to 80% Saturday night, with showers becoming steady after dark. Temperatures will hover in the mid-40s to low 50s, warm enough for all rain, but the breeze could make it feel chillier.
Travelers using I-95, Route 6, or the bridges around Narragansett Bay should plan for reduced visibility and slick roads Saturday evening through Sunday morning. West winds may gust up to 25 mph Sunday, especially along the coast, creating choppy bay waters and slowing ferry travel.
Once the system moves east, skies will clear rapidly Sunday afternoon, ushering in drier but colder conditions to start the week. Monday will feel brisk, with highs in the mid-40s and lows near freezing — a reminder that winter’s edge isn’t far off.
Those planning yard cleanup or early holiday decorating should take advantage of Friday’s sunshine before the rain moves in. Models hint at another cooldown by midweek, potentially signaling the season’s first wintry pattern shift just before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Providence, RI:
Fri: 48/28 – Mostly sunny; light wind, cool and dry.
Sat: 45/36 – Increasing clouds; rain develops late.
Sun: 54/33 – Rain early; breezy, cooler afternoon.
Mon: 44/31 – Mostly sunny; crisp, breezy fall air.
Tue: 47/32 – Partly sunny; cool and calm.
