Massachusetts wakes to a chilly, mostly clear dawn as a brisk west wind sweeps across Boston Harbor, pushing ripples toward the piers and leaving a sharp bite in the air. Pavement looks dry for now, but the horizon hints at change as thin bands of cloud streak in from the west. Post-Thanksgiving travel builds today, and shifting conditions could affect drivers by Sunday.
Today stays seasonably cool with increasing clouds by afternoon. Highs reach the low 40s, and gusts near 30 mph may push lighter vehicles along stretches of I-93 and the Mass Pike. Skies turn quieter tonight, but cold air settles in, tightening the feel of the late-November breeze. Saturday brings a brighter start with sun returning and highs in the lower 40s—good weather for travelers, early decorating, or cleanup after the holiday.
Meteorologists now track a Sunday system sliding up the coast, bringing a Winter Tease to New England. Boston sees rain likely by midday and a possible rain-snow mix north and west of the city. Models hint at a brief early mix near I-495, though surface temperatures remain marginal. Still, visibility may drop fast during heavier bursts, and travel delays could build across key corridors. Plan extra time if heading in or out of the city after noon.
Sunday night turns wetter with lingering steady rain before drier air pushes in early Monday. Skies brighten Monday afternoon with highs in the low 40s, offering only a short break before colder air presses in Tuesday. A stronger December cold front digs toward New England next week, and Boston may see a legitimate snow chance Tuesday as colder air deepens. This early-season pattern supports more frequent storms and sharper temperature swings.
