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From Brisk To Balmy: Regional Temps Reach 70s Thursday, Then Cool For Holiday Weekend

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Published on October 06, 2026
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Providence is starting Tuesday clear, chilly and brisk, with temperatures in the mid-40s around daybreak before a sunny afternoon tops out near 58 degrees. Northwest winds will be gusty at times.

The National Weather Service expects dry weather across the city today, followed by an even colder night with a low near 38 degrees. Skies should remain clear, and winds will ease after sunset.

Sunny Skies Return With A Midweek Warmup

Wednesday brings more sunshine and temperatures in the mid-60s across the region, while Thursday looks warm, with temperatures in the low-to-mid-70s across the region. Southwest winds will run between 7 and 10 mph Thursday, but rain is not expected.

Friday and Saturday stay mostly sunny with temperatures in the 60s across the region and cool nights in the upper 40s. The forecast remains favorable for outdoor plans through most of the holiday weekend, although a chance of showers arrives Sunday night and continues into Columbus Day on Monday.

Chilly Morning, No Rhode Island Frost Advisory

Nearby parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut are under frost advisories early Wednesday, but no frost advisory is posted for Rhode Island. Providence residents should still expect a cold start Tuesday night, especially in more sheltered areas, before the week settles into a milder pattern.