BOSTON, Mass. – A damp, gray sky builds over eastern Massachusetts this Sunday morning as fall’s next system edges closer from the west. After a quiet, partly sunny day, clouds will thicken by Monday with rain showers spreading into Boston, Worcester, and coastal Essex County by Tuesday morning. Residents should prepare for slick roads, gusty winds, and a steady drop in temperatures that may linger through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, light rain begins late Monday and becomes more widespread Tuesday, tapering to scattered showers Wednesday. Winds may gust up to 25 mph along the coast and near I-95, with cooler air filtering in behind the system. Highs will slip from the mid-50s early in the week to the upper 40s by Thursday, marking a clear shift toward late-fall chill.
Commuters should allow extra travel time Tuesday morning, as damp pavement and lower visibility could slow traffic along I-90 and Route 128. Outdoor workers and early trick-or-treat planners can expect breezy, jacket-worthy afternoons through midweek. The air turns crisp again by Friday, just in time for Halloween festivities, with dry skies likely across Greater Boston.
Homeowners should clear leaves from drains before Tuesday’s rainfall and secure lightweight decorations. Gardeners may want to bring in tender plants as overnight lows trend toward the low 40s, with some inland suburbs dipping even cooler.
After Halloween, an early-November chill looks poised to settle in — the season’s first true taste of winter.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA:
Sun: 55/38 – Partly sunny, cool breeze; pleasant late afternoon.
Mon: 54/41 – Clouds increase; light east wind.
Tue: 53/45 – Scattered rain; breezy with wet roads near I-95.
Wed: 53/42 – Periodic showers; gusts to 25 mph.
Thu: 57/48 – Showers likely early; clearing late with cooler breeze.
