Providence, RI – A quiet and sunny start to the week will give way to wet, foggy conditions just as Thanksgiving travelers take to the roads. Rain is set to move into Rhode Island Tuesday night, bringing patchy fog, slick pavement, and gusty winds that could affect both highway and air travel across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances surge after sunset Tuesday, with a 90% likelihood of steady rainfall spreading across the Providence metro and coastal areas. Drivers along I-95 and Route 146 should expect slower travel conditions and occasional low visibility through late Tuesday night.
Wednesday remains damp and breezy, with temperatures reaching the low 60s before cooler air filters in. By Thanksgiving Day, skies clear and winds shift west, leaving behind a crisp, seasonable feel — perfect for morning parades, early shopping, or post-turkey walks. Highs near 46°F and lows in the low 30s will remind residents that late fall’s chill is settling in.
Heading into the weekend, drier air dominates, but gusty winds Friday could make travel feel brisk. Temperatures remain steady in the 40s, signaling the final stretch of late autumn before winter’s edge arrives.
Five-Day Outlook (Nov. 24–28):
- Tuesday: Cloudy, rain late; high 52°F.
- Wednesday: Rain, breezy; high 60°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, cooler; high 46°F.
- Friday: Breezy and cool; high 42°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and calm; high 47°F.
