Providence, RI – Rhode Island residents face a sharp temperature swing during the final week of October, with patchy frost possible Wednesday morning before temperatures rebound into the lower 70s Friday. The changing conditions lead into Halloween weekend and the end of daylight saving time Sunday, November 1, when clocks move backward one hour.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Providence, sunshine is expected to dominate much of the week, although temperatures will fluctuate considerably. Afternoon highs will range from the upper 50s to lower 70s, while overnight temperatures could fall to freezing levels early Wednesday.
Monday, October 26, begins with sunshine and a high near 68 degrees. West winds of 3 to 8 mph are expected before mostly cloudy skies develop overnight. Temperatures will fall to around 44 degrees as northerly winds continue into Tuesday…