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Massachusetts Weather Alert Oct. 22-25: Cold Nights Follow Josephine
Boston, MA — Massachusetts residents can expect a noticeable weather shift between Thursday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 25, as gusty coastal winds and lingering showers give way to sunshine and chilly
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-10-22T08:21:16.974Z
Boston, MA — Massachusetts residents can expect a noticeable weather shift between Thursday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 25, as gusty coastal winds and lingering showers give way to sunshine and chilly overnight temperatures. Some inland communities could see temperatures plunge into the 20s Friday and Saturday nights.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, Subtropical Storm Josephine will remain offshore Thursday, bringing gusty northeast winds and a few showers to Cape Cod and the islands. Most of southern New England is expected to remain dry.
Dangerous marine conditions will continue Thursday before winds and seas gradually subside tonight into Friday.
By Friday, sunshine is forecast to return across much of the region, beginning a stretch of mostly sunny weather expected to continue through the weekend.
However, the return of sunshine will not eliminate the overnight chill.
Forecasters expect Thursday afternoon temperatures between 58 and 65 degrees, followed by overnight lows ranging from 32 to 38 degrees inland, with temperatures closer to 40 degrees along the coast.
Friday will bring cooler afternoon highs between 50 and 56 degrees. Overnight temperatures could fall between 24 and 34 degrees, making Friday night one of the coldest periods in the forecast.
Saturday will feature sunshine with highs between 54 and 60 degrees, followed by another chilly night with lows between 25 and 35 degrees.
By Sunday, afternoon temperatures should recover to between 58 and 65 degrees, although another cool night is expected.
Residents in colder inland locations may want to protect temperature sensitive outdoor plants and prepare for near freezing or subfreezing conditions.
Coastal residents and boaters should continue monitoring marine forecasts while Josephine remains offshore.