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Massachusetts Weather Alert: Boston Rain Tonight, Nov 12-16
Massachusetts – Rain soaked streets, gusty coastal winds and a sharp temperature drop are approaching Boston as a strengthening November storm moves toward New England.
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-12T09:23:01.588Z
Massachusetts – Rain soaked streets, gusty coastal winds and a sharp temperature drop are approaching Boston as a strengthening November storm moves toward New England.
Temperatures could reach 53 degrees Thursday before falling toward 34 degrees Friday night. The wettest conditions arrive Thursday evening into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, Boston faces a 60% chance of rain Thursday, increasing to 90% Thursday night as the storm intensifies.
Thursday Friday: Rain and Gusty Winds Impact Travel Thursday begins mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching 53 degrees.
Rain becomes more likely after 4 p.m., bringing increasingly wet conditions across Suffolk County and surrounding eastern Massachusetts communities.
East winds of 5 to 11 mph could gust to 23 mph.
The bigger concern develops Thursday evening as precipitation chances climb to 90%.
Rainfall amounts between one quarter and one half inch are possible Thursday night.
Northeast winds could reach 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday remains unsettled, with a 70% chance of rain and temperatures reaching only 43 degrees.
North winds of 10 to 14 mph could gust to 26 mph, creating a noticeably colder feel.
Drivers traveling along Interstate 93, Interstate 90 and Route 1 should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility.
Saturday Sunday: Colder Air Takes Control By Saturday, the storm begins moving away, allowing mostly cloudy skies to return.
Temperatures will reach only 47 degrees, with northwest winds maintaining a brisk November feel.
Saturday night temperatures fall toward 34 degrees.
Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 49 degrees before temperatures settle around 36 degrees Sunday night.
Although Boston's local forecast remains above freezing, colder inland neighborhoods could experience lower temperatures.
Residents should prepare for chilly morning commutes and protect sensitive outdoor plants where frost becomes possible.
Northeast Storm Brings Snow Farther Inland The NOAA Weather Prediction Center expects a strengthening coastal storm to bring soaking rain across southern New England Thursday into Friday.
Colder air wrapping around the storm could produce accumulating snow across higher elevations of New York and northern New England.
Some lower elevation communities could also experience a wintry mix as the system departs Friday morning.
However, Boston's local forecast remains rain focused, with no accumulating snowfall indicated through Monday.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should monitor updated forecasts for additional cold weather developments. No specific Thanksgiving snowstorm is established.
Boston Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 12 16 Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain developing after 4 p.m. High 53°F. Rain chance 60%, increasing to 90% Thursday night. Low 38°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Rain likely, high 43°F. Rain chance 70%. Wind gusts up to 26 mph. Low 34°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Mostly cloudy, high 47°F. Low 34°F. Sunday, Nov. 15: Mostly sunny, high 49°F. Low 36°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Sunny, high 50°F. Low 32°F. Extended outlook: Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 52 degrees, followed by a low around 35. Wednesday could reach 57 degrees.
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