Massachusetts starts with bright sun reflecting off cool pavement, but the calm feel won’t last long as clouds regroup offshore. A shift is already underway, setting up a wetter and windier stretch that targets the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, and Somerville will stay dry through early today, with highs near 65°F. A slight shower chance develops after 3 a.m., but the bigger impact builds Saturday. Rain chances climb to 50% after 8 a.m. Saturday, with conditions deteriorating further Saturday night into Sunday morning.
The peak impact window runs from 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, when steady rain and gusts up to 30 mph could reduce visibility and slow travel on I-90, I-93, and Route 1. Water may pool quickly on low-lying roads and underpasses, especially in downtown Boston and along the Charles River crossings.
This is part of a broader system pushing east, bringing moisture into the Northeast while keeping temperatures below seasonal averages. Highs dip into the upper 50s Sunday, reinforcing the damp and cool feel.
Rain lingers into early Sunday before tapering, with improving conditions by afternoon. Sunshine returns Monday with highs near 66°F, followed by a warmer push into the low 70s Tuesday as spring rebounds.
Plan for slower travel during the Saturday night to Sunday morning window, avoid water-covered roads, and expect reduced visibility on major highways as rain and wind move into the Boston area.
