Providence is forecast to start Friday cloudy and wet before a cold front brings a markedly cooler, windier Saturday. Friday’s temperature could reach about 70 degrees; Saturday’s high is expected to be near 51.
Two Rounds Of Rain Friday
The first rain is expected to move in from west to east between 4 and 8 a.m., with more showers and patchy fog possible later in the day. Southerly to southwesterly winds are expected, with gusts around 30 mph most likely, potentially making the morning commute slower on wet roads and in reduced visibility.
Rain is forecast to return Friday evening, roughly from 5 to 11 p.m. A thunderstorm could be embedded in the showers, though the overall severe-weather threat is low. A few stronger showers may produce locally gusty winds, and rainfall could total a few tenths of an inch.
Saturday Brings A Fast Temperature Drop
A chance of showers remains Saturday morning, then skies are expected to turn partly sunny. The high near 51 may feel colder in a north wind around 15 mph, with gusts up to 26 mph.
Saturday night is expected to be clear, with the temperature falling to about 31 degrees in Providence. Sunday should be sunnier and calmer, with a high near 55.
A Past Providence Freeze Watch
The Providence Journal reported that the National Weather Service posted a freeze watch for the Providence area for the night of October 9 into the morning of October 10, 2025. That past alert was separate from this weekend’s forecast.
Mostly Dry Weather Returns Next Week
Mostly sunny and seasonable weather is expected Monday through Thursday. Overnight lows will remain cool, generally in the upper 30s and 40s.
Marine conditions are also expected to be hazardous: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect Friday, and a Gale Watch runs from Friday evening through Saturday evening on nearby waters, according to the National Weather Service.
What a Marine Watch Means
For boaters, NOAA says a marine watch signals that significant or hazardous conditions are possible, but not imminent, within the next 12 to 36 hours. The agency’s definition describes watches generally; it does not specify the conditions that trigger the Small Craft Advisory in this forecast.
