BOSTON, Mass. – A calm stretch of fall sunshine will give way to unsettled weather as rain edges toward eastern Massachusetts by the weekend. Commuters and pumpkin-patch goers alike should take advantage of Thursday’s mild air before clouds and showers make a return late Friday and Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, skies will stay mostly sunny through Thursday, with temperatures peaking near 62°F and light northwesterly winds. The weather turns cloudier by Friday as a weak disturbance crosses the region, bringing a 20% chance of morning showers, especially along I-95 and the South Shore. Drivers should allow extra travel time during early commutes.
By Saturday, sunshine briefly returns with highs in the low 60s — a perfect setup for leaf viewing and outdoor events across Middlesex and Norfolk counties. However, the next system rolls in Sunday, raising rain chances to near 40%. Light southeasterly winds will shift northward by night, ushering in a cooler pattern into early next week.
Residents should plan for damp conditions during weekend errands and consider waterproof layers for outdoor plans. While no frost or freeze concerns are expected yet, forecasters note that cooler nights early next week could flirt with 40°F in inland valleys — a reminder that fall’s chill is on the move toward Halloween.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA:
Wed: 62/40 – Mostly sunny; light NW wind 7–13 mph.
Thu: 55/43 – Increasing clouds; breezy late north of I-95.
Fri: 61/42 – Spotty AM showers; turning sunny by afternoon.
Sat: 63/46 – Sunny and mild; ideal for outdoor plans.
Sun: 68/50 – Cloudy with rain chances rising; cooler air by night.
