Boston, Massachusetts – A surge of Arctic air will bring sharply colder conditions to eastern Massachusetts late Thursday night, creating hazardous wind chills and potential travel issues across the Boston metro during the Friday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, temperatures will fall into the teens by early Friday, but strong northwest winds gusting between 25 and 35 mph will make it feel much colder. Wind chill values are expected to drop into the single digits across most of the region, with near-zero readings possible inland and negative single digits across higher terrain west of the city.
The cold and wind combination raises concerns for exposed roadways and bridges during the early commute. Motorists traveling along I-93, I-90, Route 128, and the Mass Pike could encounter icy patches where residual moisture refreezes overnight. Gusty winds may also affect high-profile vehicles, particularly on elevated sections and coastal routes.
Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, and surrounding communities will see the worst conditions between pre-dawn hours and mid-morning Friday. Pedestrians waiting for transit should dress in layers and limit exposure, as frostbite can develop quickly in these conditions.
Winds will gradually ease later Friday, but cold temperatures will linger through the day. Additional cold weather statements or advisories may be issued as conditions evolve.
