Boston, Mass. – Drivers across eastern Massachusetts should brace for wet roads and possible thunderstorms Friday before sunny skies return for Labor Day weekend. Heavy downpours could slow traffic along I-93 and Route 128 during the afternoon and evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, showers and scattered thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m. Friday, with an 80% chance of rain. Rainfall may reach up to half an inch in some areas. Storms could cause ponding on highways and brief visibility issues. Residents planning holiday travel should delay departures until later Friday night or early Saturday morning when conditions improve.
Friday night brings lingering showers until around midnight, with lows near 65. Winds shift from south to west, easing storm activity and drying out roads.
Saturday turns clear and sunny, with highs near 76 and comfortable northwest breezes. Perfect weather continues Sunday with highs in the mid-70s. By Labor Day Monday, sunshine holds with slightly warmer air returning, ideal for outdoor gatherings and coastal trips.
Travelers should still monitor updates in case of lingering Friday evening delays. Keep vehicles fueled, charge phones, and allow extra time for evening drives, especially if storms impact visibility.
Warnings remain in effect through late Friday, but once skies clear, Massachusetts heads into a near-perfect holiday weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA
- Saturday: Sunny, high 76, low 54.
- Sunday: Mostly clear, high 75, low 56.
- Labor Day Monday: Sunny, high 78, low 56.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 82, low 63.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 85, low 59.
