Providence, RI – A freezing start to Sunday, Oct. 18, could bring frost concerns to Providence and surrounding Rhode Island communities as colder air settles across southern New England. The National Weather Service expects temperatures to fall near 31 degrees late Saturday night into early Sunday, creating potentially damaging conditions for sensitive outdoor plants. The colder weather follows a sharp transition from Friday’s projected high near 70 degrees, with sunshine and a gradual warming trend expected to return during the early part of next week.
According to the National Weather Service, clear skies Saturday night will allow temperatures to drop below the freezing mark in Providence. North winds of 6 to 11 mph are expected to become light after midnight, creating conditions favorable for significant nighttime cooling. Sunday’s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 55 degrees, meaning residents could experience a difference of approximately 24 degrees between the early morning low and afternoon temperatures.
Freezing Temperatures Raise Sunday Morning Concerns The most important weather development involves the potential for freezing conditions before daybreak Sunday. Temperatures near 31 degrees could damage unprotected flowers, vegetables and other cold-sensitive vegetation, particularly in exposed gardens and residential yards. Although the forecast supports freezing temperatures in Providence, the duration of the coldest conditions remains uncertain. Temperatures may also vary between urban neighborhoods, inland communities and coastal locations…