Bright and breezy conditions alongside above average temperatures were the story to start the new week, but a few instances of wet weather are now in the forecast for the next seven days. Showers from an eastward progressing low pressure system will look to overspread the region between 2-5 PM this afternoon, continuing into tonight as winds remain gusty.
Forecasted precipitation amounts remain generally on track from the past couple days, with most spots likely on either side of a quarter inch of rain while some may near or surpass a half inch. A few embedded downpours will be the reason why some see more rain than others, hopefully ending Providence’s streak off over a month without a quarter inch of rainfall in a day.
A shower or two may pass by during the day Thursday, but the trend is drier for the end of the workweek. Shower chances will then next reemerge for the start of the weekend, becoming increasingly likely by Saturday afternoon.
There’s still some model inconsistency pertaining to the timing and coverage of the rain come later Saturday. At this point, expect at least scattered showers through the late afternoon and evening. There is certainly the potential for more than that, so be sure to stay tuned.
While Saturday’s rain may put a damper on your weekend plans, the good news is that we can expect a much improving weather picture to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday. Like last year’s holiday, Sunday will feature a decent amount of sunshine and mild temperatures around 70 degrees.
This has not always been the case for Mother’s Day, however, as the majority have been damp in recent years…