BOSTON, Mass. – The smell of wet leaves and the shimmer of headlights on rain-slick pavement mark the start of another unsettled November weekend across Massachusetts. After a brief lull this morning, showers will return Sunday—followed by a swift change to cooler, gustier air as the new week begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, scattered showers linger early today before partial clearing, with highs near 60. Clouds quickly rebuild late Sunday as a stronger system tracks across southern New England, bringing periods of rain, patchy fog, and a few rumbles of thunder. Travel could slow along I-90, I-95, and Route 128, especially Sunday evening as heavier rain moves through before tapering off by daybreak Monday.
Behind that system, a west wind kicks in, ushering in drier and noticeably cooler air. Monday will start near 50 degrees but fall quickly through the 40s by afternoon under a mix of sun and clouds. Gusts could reach 25 mph, adding an extra chill for early commuters and any outdoor Veterans Day preparations.
Veterans Day itself looks calmer but cool, with mostly sunny skies and highs around 44—classic mid-November air for ceremonies and parades. The midweek trend points toward steady, seasonable weather, though models hint at another rainmaker by late week.
Residents planning early Thanksgiving travel or holiday decorating should use this calmer stretch to secure outdoor setups before the next wet spell arrives. For now, Boston’s late-fall rhythm continues: quick storms, crisp air, and the unmistakable slide toward winter.
Five-Day Outlook for Boston, MA:
Sat: 60/38 – Showers early; clearing skies.
Sun: 54/50 – Rain and fog; patchy drizzle late.
Mon: 50/33 – Chance rain early; turning breezy.
Tue (Veterans Day): 44/34 – Mostly sunny; cool and dry.
Wed: 47/34 – Partly cloudy; mild trend.
