Providence, RI – Rhode Island residents preparing for the 2026-27 winter season could experience warmer-than-normal temperatures and increased precipitation, according to newly released federal seasonal outlooks. However, snowstorms, freezing temperatures and icy travel conditions remain possible across Providence, Warwick, Cranston and surrounding communities.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, outlooks issued Thursday, October 15, favor above-normal temperatures and precipitation across Rhode Island from November 2026 through January 2027.
What does NOAA predict for Rhode Island this winter?…