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Rhode Island Thanksgiving Weather: Warmer Pattern, Snow Still Possible Nov. 22-28
Providence, RI – Rhode Island residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter changing weather conditions during November 22 28, with rain, snow and potentially freezing r
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-11-14T22:47:42.101Z
Providence, RI – Rhode Island residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter changing weather conditions during November 22 28, with rain, snow and potentially freezing rain remaining possibilities as the holiday period approaches.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA Climate Prediction Center, outlooks issued Saturday, November 14, favor above normal temperatures and precipitation across Rhode Island during the eight to 14 day forecast period.
The precipitation outlook places Rhode Island in the 33% to 40% probability category for above normal precipitation, indicating a modest tilt toward wetter than average conditions.
Meanwhile, the temperature outlook indicates approximately a 60% to 70% probability of above normal temperatures across the state.
Could Rhode Island See Snow or Freezing Rain?
Despite the warmer temperature outlook, snow remains possible if colder air arrives while precipitation is occurring.
Communities including Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Woonsocket and Newport could experience rain during milder periods, while snow or freezing rain would depend on temperatures and the timing of any developing weather systems.
Interior and northern Rhode Island communities may be more susceptible to wintry precipitation during colder conditions, while coastal locations could experience more rain.
However, NOAA's extended outlook does not specifically forecast snowfall, freezing rain or a winter storm.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Travel Outlook
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, November 26, followed by Black Friday on November 27.
Drivers traveling Interstate 95, Interstate 295, Route 146 and other major corridors should monitor updated forecasts as holiday traffic increases.
Rain could produce wet roads, while snow or freezing rain could create slippery conditions if temperatures fall sufficiently.
No specific winter weather event or hazardous travel period has been identified for either holiday.
More detailed forecasts in the coming days should help determine whether precipitation could affect Thanksgiving departures, family gatherings or Black Friday shopping.
For now, Rhode Island faces a warmer, somewhat wetter outlook, with the possibility of wintry weather still worth monitoring.