Providence is waking up to clear skies and a chilly start Monday, but the city is headed for a sunny afternoon near 68 degrees. After that mild burst, temperatures take a sharp midweek dip before climbing again just in time for a dry Halloween weekend.
Sunny Monday Gives Way To A Cooler Tuesday
Monday should stay sunny with light west winds and no meaningful rain threat. Clouds increase Monday night as temperatures fall to around 44 degrees, followed by a cooler Tuesday with sunshine and a high near 57.
The latest outlook from the National Weather Service keeps Providence in a prolonged stretch of dry weather. No land-based watches or warnings are listed for the city, although a Small Craft Advisory is posted for portions of nearby waters from early Tuesday morning through late morning.
Frost Arrives Before A Late-Week Warmup
Tuesday night could be the coldest stretch of the week, with clear skies, light winds and temperatures near 32 degrees. Patchy frost is expected after 1 a.m., and Wednesday morning could bring more widespread frost before sunshine pushes the high to about 59.
That chilly interlude will not last long. Thursday warms to around 66 degrees, while Friday could reach 72 under sunny skies, making for a classic late-October rebound before another cooler air mass arrives Friday night.
Halloween Weekend Looks Dry And Manageable
Saturday, Halloween, is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 63 degrees and a partly cloudy night around 47. Sunday stays mostly sunny near 64, with only a small chance of rain in the forecast.
For outdoor plans, the main concern is not rain but the temperature swing: mild afternoons, chilly evenings and a possible frost issue for sensitive plants. Providence appears set for a mostly quiet week, with the weather doing its seasonal costume change from summerlike afternoons to frosty mornings.
