Massachusetts – Damp air and gray skies are already hanging low over Boston this morning, and that steady chill in the air is a signal that wetter conditions are about to take hold.
According to the National Weather Service, a 50 percent chance of showers develops by late morning into the afternoon, with patchy fog reducing visibility and light rainfall totals under a quarter inch . Winds will shift through the day, with occasional gusts adding to the damp feel.
This setup is part of a broader early April pattern stretching from the Mid-Atlantic into New England, where waves of moisture continue to rotate through. Temperatures will climb near 69 degrees before dropping sharply tonight into the upper 30s, reinforcing that spring warmth is still inconsistent.
In Boston, Cambridge, and Quincy, expect slick conditions along I-93, the Mass Pike (I-90), and Route 1 during the afternoon and evening travel window. Fog may thicken at times, especially near the coast and over bridges. Plan extra time and keep headlights on.
Showers become more likely tonight, with rain chances increasing to 60 percent and areas of fog lingering into early Thursday. Cooler air follows, with highs only in the low 40s Thursday and continued chances for light rain.
By Friday, conditions improve slightly with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-60s. The weekend trends brighter Saturday before another round of showers arrives Saturday night into Sunday, which could impact travel and outdoor plans.
Five Day Forecast for Boston, MA
Today: Chance of showers, high near 69
Thursday: Cooler with showers, high near 42
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 65
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 68
Sunday: Showers likely, high near 65
