Weather for Foster, Rhode Island
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Wed
H: 48°F
L: 32°F
Thu
H: 41°F
L: 28°F
Fri
H: 33°F
L: 22°F
Sat
H: 41°F
L: 28°F
Sun
H: 37°F
L: 23°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 12:57 AM
Moonset: 6:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:35 AM - 5:05 AM12:27 AM - 2:57 PM
Minor Periods
6:25 PM - 7:55 PM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 1:32AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 1:32 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
Patchy dense fog this morning resulted in poor visibility as low as one quarter mile. With temperatures also near freezing, this could lead to slippery spots on untreated surfaces in addition to the poor visibility. Elevated surfaces such as bridges are most likely to have icy spots. Travelers this morning should slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination safely. Remain alert for sudden drops in visibility and possible icy spots.
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 17 at 12:53PM EST until February 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 12:53 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 11:11PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:11 PM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM
Surface temperatures were at or below freezing across much of the area, and will remain below freezing through the overnight and into early Wednesday morning. With widespread dense fog expected moisture will freeze on the cold surfaces resulting in black ice. Motorists are urged to slow down and travel with caution into Wednesday morning.
Dense Fog Advisory issued February 18 at 1:31AM EST until February 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 1:31 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey, and southeastern New York. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 11:38AM EST until February 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:38 AM
Expires: Wed February 18, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Much of western and central Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely be impacted Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night due to low visibility at times and snow covered roads.
Plan on extra travel time. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 52.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 20.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 12:57 AM
Moonset: 6:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:35 AM - 5:05 AM12:27 AM - 2:57 PM
Minor Periods
6:25 PM - 7:55 PM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:21 AM - 5:51 AM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
7:36 PM - 9:06 PM7:03 AM - 8:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:26 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 2:29 PM
Moonset: 9:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:59 PM - 4:29 PM
Minor Periods
8:48 PM - 10:18 PM7:25 AM - 8:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 3:18 PM
Moonset: 10:33 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:55 AM - 7:25 AM2:48 PM - 5:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 PM - 11:33 PM7:48 AM - 9:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 4:10 PM
Moonset: 11:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:45 AM - 8:15 AM3:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5