Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents should prepare for a shift in spring weather, as rain and thunderstorms are forecast to impact the Boston area starting Tuesday afternoon and evening. Commuters using Interstate 90 should expect slick road conditions, especially during the Tuesday evening rush.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is likely Tuesday with a high near 64°F. Winds from the southwest will range from 6 to 9 mph, with up to a 60% chance of measurable precipitation. Tuesday night brings an added risk: scattered thunderstorms are possible before 9 p.m., followed by additional showers through 11 p.m. Winds will increase to 9 mph, and skies will clear later in the night.
By Wednesday, skies will turn mostly sunny again, but wind gusts could reach up to 24 mph, maintaining a breezy feel through midweek. Temperatures will dip slightly with a high near 53°F in Boston.
Thursday and Friday promise a brief return to clearer conditions, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to the upper 50s. However, more rain is possible heading into the weekend.
Five-Day Boston Spring Weather Outlook:
- Tuesday (Apr. 15): Rain likely, high near 64°F
- Tuesday Night: Thunderstorms possible, clearing late, low near 41°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, gusts up to 24 mph, high near 53°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 57°F
- Friday: Chance of rain, high near 58°F
Residents should monitor local forecasts and use caution during travel, especially Tuesday evening.
