Rhode Island Weather for January 20, 2026

Morning:
Expect a cold start with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near the upper teens to low 20s. Any lingering snowpack from earlier systems will keep conditions brisk and chilly, with only a small chance of light flurries in spots early on.

Afternoon:
The afternoon remains mostly cloudy and cold, with temperatures struggling to reach the upper 20s to around 30°F. Precipitation chances are low, and most of the day should stay dry and quiet, though overcast skies will limit sunshine.

Evening:
Evening continues cold and mostly cloudy, with temperatures quickly dipping back into the teens as winds stay light to moderate. Icy surfaces and snowpack from earlier days may still influence travel conditions, but new precipitation isn’t expected.

Overall Letter Grade: C

Why:
A cold and overcast winter day with limited activity — no significant precipitation but also no warmth or significant sunshine — earns a C. It’s a typical, uneventful winter day: dry but chilly and gray.