2021 Christmas Forecast: What Weather To Expect In Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, RI — Heading over the hills and through the woods this Christmas? Before the holidays arrive, know what Mother Nature has in store for your travel plans or celebrations.

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows a chance of snow on Christmas, despite previous predictions showing a higher likelihood of a green Christmas in Rhode Island. According to the forecast, there's a chance of snow before 7 a.m. that's expected to change over to rain by mid-morning.

Santa Claus may see snowflakes as he makes his way through Rhode Island Christmas Eve night. According to the NWS, there's a chance of snow after 9 p.m., though little to no accumulation is expected.

If you're hitting the road earlier in the week to head to your holiday destination, expect clear sailing: there's no rain or snow in the forecast, except for a few flakes Thursday night and the possibility of light rain Wednesday.

See the fastest forecast from the NWS here.

Wednesday
A chance of rain, mainly before 2 p.m. Patchy fog before 1 p.m. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly between midnight and 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph.

Friday Night
A chance of snow after 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Christmas Day
A chance of snow before 7 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., then a chance of rain after 9 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 3 a.m., then a chance of snow between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.