BOSTON, Mass. – Travelers headed across Massachusetts for Labor Day can expect smooth drives and cool air, but eyes should stay on the late-week forecast. Boston skies remain clear through the holiday, but heavy showers could hit by Friday, creating slick conditions on I-93 and surrounding routes.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday stays mostly sunny with highs near 74 degrees. Winds will be light, shifting east at 5 to 9 mph. Cooler nighttime lows near 60 degrees provide crisp air, ideal for evening gatherings. Sunshine continues Tuesday and Wednesday, pushing highs into the upper 70s to low 80s, but by Thursday clouds build, signaling a stronger system approaching New England.
Showers and possible storms roll in Friday with a 50% chance of rain across the Boston metro area. Gusty winds up to 21 mph could complicate highway travel and delay outdoor events. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items and prepare for potential slowdowns on major roadways. Those traveling late in the week should allow extra time and monitor real-time DOT updates.
The long weekend closes with some of the best weather of the summer, but the transition into September reminds residents that shifting conditions demand attention. Stay alert for updates as weather advisories may be issued midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA
- Monday (Labor Day): Mostly sunny, high near 74, low around 60. Light winds.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 74, low around 57. Calm evening.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 82, low around 60. Breezy southwest wind.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high near 80, low near 63. Clouds increase late.
- Friday: Showers likely, high near 78. Gusts up to 21 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
