BOSTON, Mass. – A warm, dry stretch across Massachusetts will end Tuesday night as a strong midweek cold front brings widespread rain and a sharp temperature drop. Monday and Tuesday stay unseasonably mild, with highs near 80°F in Boston and across much of the state, but forecasters expect rain to move in late Tuesday into Wednesday, marking a clear shift to fall.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, rain chances climb to 80–90% across central and eastern Massachusetts by early Wednesday, affecting cities including Worcester, Lowell, and Springfield. Steadier rain could reduce visibility for the Wednesday morning commute, and cooler air behind the front may lead to lows dipping into the upper 30s in western parts of the state by Thursday morning.
Travelers should plan for slower commutes Wednesday and consider covering outdoor plants midweek as the first hints of frost appear inland. Drier, seasonable conditions are expected by Friday, though forecasters are watching for possible storminess next weekend.
