Weather
Massachusetts Frost: Wakefield Faces 29° Low Before Halloween, Clocks Fall Back Nov 1
Wakefield, MA – Residents across Wakefield, Middlesex County and communities north of Boston face a sharp temperature drop this week, with widespread frost expected Wednesday morning before a signific
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-26T09:05:51.293Z
Wakefield, MA – Residents across Wakefield, Middlesex County and communities north of Boston face a sharp temperature drop this week, with widespread frost expected Wednesday morning before a significant warmup arrives ahead of Halloween and the November 1 daylight saving time change.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Wakefield, Monday, October 26, will bring increasing clouds and a high near 69 degrees. West winds will reach 5 to 8 mph before temperatures fall to approximately 42 degrees Monday night.
Tuesday brings sunny skies but noticeably cooler conditions, with a high near 55 degrees. North winds of 6 to 8 mph are expected.
The coldest conditions arrive Tuesday night, when temperatures are forecast to plunge to around 29 degrees. Widespread frost is expected mainly after 4 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday morning, October 28, will begin with widespread frost mainly before 8 a.m., followed by sunshine and a high near 57 degrees.
Subfreezing temperatures could damage sensitive outdoor vegetation. Residents should consider covering vulnerable plants and protecting exposed outdoor plumbing where necessary.
Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 42 degrees.
Thursday brings a noticeable warmup, with sunshine and a high near 67 degrees. Thursday night will remain mostly clear, with a low around 50 degrees.
Friday, October 30, will be sunny and warmer, with temperatures reaching approximately 72 degrees.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 62 degrees. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 46 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 65 degrees.
The weekend also marks the end of daylight saving time. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning Massachusetts to Eastern Standard Time.
Residents gain an extra hour overnight, although sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock Sunday evening.