Providence, RI – Rhode Islanders hoping for a warm-up after an early December cold blast will have to wait a bit longer. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14 Day Outlook, issued December 1, Arctic air will continue to influence New England’s weather from December 9 through December 15, keeping temperatures below normal across Rhode Island.
Highs will hover in the mid-30s to low 40s through much of next week, while overnight lows dip below freezing. The lingering chill, combined with an active storm track over the Northeast, means Providence, Warwick, and Newport could see periods of light rain and wet snow, particularly midweek.
NOAA forecasters also indicate above-normal precipitation, suggesting that even coastal areas could experience occasional wintry weather before temperatures moderate later in the month. Inland sections of the state, including Cumberland and Scituate, may see a better chance for light snow accumulation.
While New England holds onto winter’s grip, much of the country from California through Texas is trending warmer and drier than average. For Rhode Island, though, the Arctic air pattern remains stubborn — bringing more cold mornings, brisk winds, and the occasional snowflake to keep things feeling festive.
