PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – The morning air feels crisp and still across downtown Providence, the kind that hints at a shift on the horizon. Sunlight glows off the Providence River this early Tuesday, but the next wet system is already building to the southwest — a reminder that late October weather rarely stays quiet for long.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, Massachusetts, Tuesday will stay mostly sunny with highs near 54°F before clouds increase late tonight. By Wednesday, spotty showers start to develop along I-95, signaling the approach of a stronger system expected to bring steady rain Thursday into Friday morning.
Thursday will feel raw and damp, with rain likely for much of the day. Winds may gust near 20 mph, and totals could top an inch in parts of southern Rhode Island. Localized ponding and slick roads could slow the morning commute. Showers taper late Thursday night as drier, cooler air sweeps in behind the system.
Friday ushers in a welcome change — sunshine, highs near 60°F, and light west winds. Trick-or-treaters across Providence, Warwick, and Cranston can expect dry streets and cool, comfortable air in the 40s by sunset — a classic Halloween feel.
Looking ahead, the weekend stays mild with highs in the mid-50s Saturday and Sunday. Still, long-range models hint at colder air diving south early next week — a chilly November pattern quietly lining up across New England.
Five-Day Outlook for Providence, RI:
Tue: 54/45 – Mostly sunny, calm breeze.
Wed: 53/47 – Cloudy, few showers.
Thu: 61/53 – Rain, breezy.
Fri: 60/44 – Mostly sunny; dry Halloween night.
Sat: 56/40 – Bright, mild weekend.
