Boston, MA – A fast-moving frontal system will bring a brief but widespread round of rain across Massachusetts and southern New England tonight, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boston. Rain is expected to overspread the region from west to east between 5 PM and 11 PM, depending on location.
According to the NWS, rainfall may be moderate at times, with most areas picking up 0.25 to 0.5 inches before the system exits. Communities in western Massachusetts, including Pittsfield, Great Barrington, and Springfield, will see the earliest arrival window between 5–7 PM. Central and eastern areas—including Worcester, Boston, and Providence—are expected to see rain between 7–9 PM, with Cape Cod and the Islands receiving the last of the showers after 9 PM.
Forecasters said the system will move quickly, limiting flooding concerns but still producing reduced visibility and wet roads during the evening commute. Rain is expected to end during the predawn hours of Sunday, giving way to clearing skies and increasing winds.
Sunday will turn breezy behind the departing front, with periods of gusty winds possible into the afternoon. Temperatures will trend cooler and more seasonable heading into early next week.
Residents planning to travel tonight should prepare for damp conditions and allow extra time for the heaviest rainfall windows.
