Boston, MA – Spring weather is setting in, and Boston is gearing up for a significant shift in conditions. Starting Thursday afternoon, the city will experience showers, with cooler temperatures taking over for the weekend. If you’re planning to travel or be outside, be prepared for wet and windy conditions through the week.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday’s high will reach 66°F, with a chance of showers increasing to 50% by midday. Winds will pick up in the afternoon, gusting at speeds as high as 21 mph. The rain is expected to taper off by Friday, but the weekend forecast suggests persistent showers, so outdoor plans may be impacted.
Spring weather in Boston often brings unpredictable shifts, and this week is no different. Starting tonight, temperatures will dip to a low of 29°F with northwest winds at 8 mph. Wednesday will see a high of 44°F, but the real change will hit Thursday, so consider adjusting plans accordingly.
If you’re traveling on roadways, especially along I-90 or Route 1, be aware of potential slick conditions on Thursday as rain moves in. For now, prepare for cool, overcast skies, but a drier window opens Friday, with highs nearing 66°F. However, the weekend brings the return of showers, and Saturday’s high of 49°F will feel cooler due to wind gusts.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for Boston:
- Thursday: Showers likely, with highs around 65°F. Winds from the southwest at 15 mph.
- Friday: Slight chance of rain, mostly cloudy, with a high of 66°F.
- Saturday: Showers likely with a high near 49°F. Winds could gust up to 18 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of light showers in the afternoon.
- Monday: More sunshine expected, with a high around 48°F.
