Providence, RI – A sharp temperature change is approaching Rhode Island as mild afternoon weather gives way to freezing conditions and patchy frost by early Wednesday. Providence is expected to reach 67 degrees Monday before temperatures fall to 56 degrees Tuesday afternoon and approximately 32 degrees Tuesday night. The 35-degree difference between Monday’s high and Tuesday night’s low could threaten sensitive outdoor vegetation, particularly in sheltered neighborhoods where temperatures settle near freezing. Sunshine is expected to return Wednesday, but the cold morning could require extra preparation.
According to the National Weather Service office in Norton, Massachusetts, patchy frost is expected to develop after midnight Tuesday and continue into Wednesday morning, Oct. 28. The official Providence forecast calls for a low near 32 degrees Tuesday night, followed by patchy frost before 9 a.m. Wednesday. Although no frost advisory or freeze warning appears in the supplied forecast, the predicted temperatures could allow frost to form on exposed surfaces and damage vulnerable plants.
Temperatures Fall Toward Freezing Tuesday Night The approaching cooldown follows a relatively mild start to the week across Providence and surrounding Rhode Island communities. Sunday brings sunshine and a high near 64 degrees, followed by clear skies and temperatures falling to approximately 39 degrees Sunday night. Monday is expected to be slightly warmer, with afternoon temperatures reaching 67 degrees under sunny skies and light west winds of 3 to 6 mph…