PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Streetlights shimmer on damp pavement early Wednesday as a warm southerly breeze sweeps in the last of this week’s showers. By midmorning, the sound of dripping gutters will fade, replaced by the steady rustle of leaves in cooling air — a sure sign that fall’s chill is ready to settle back in.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, Massachusetts, scattered showers and gusty winds up to 25 mph will taper late this morning. Highs will briefly climb into the mid-60s before drier, cooler air arrives tonight. Skies will turn mostly clear as temperatures dip into the 40s, ushering in a brighter, calmer stretch heading into the weekend.
Thursday brings mostly sunny skies with a brisk west wind. Isolated sprinkles may pop up north of I-295 during the afternoon, but the main story will be the return of typical late-October air. By Friday, highs near 59 and lows in the upper 30s will leave early risers reaching for light jackets. Inland areas from Coventry to Smithfield could see patchy frost before sunrise Saturday — an early hint of the colder nights ahead.
Residents planning weekend yard work or Halloween setup will find ideal conditions through Sunday: sunny skies, dry air, and crisp afternoons perfect for outdoor chores or local events. To be fair, it’s a classic New England stretch — calm, cool, and subtly hinting at the next seasonal turn.
Five-Day Forecast for Providence, RI:
Wed: 65/44 – Showers early; breezy with clearing by afternoon.
Thu: 59/41 – Mostly sunny; brief gusts, slight sprinkle north.
Fri: 59/38 – Sunny and cooler; crisp fall air returns.
Sat: 56/36 – Clear and calm; patchy frost possible inland.
Sun: 55/37 – Mostly sunny; cool and pleasant.
