Boston, MA – Cold, still air hangs over the city this morning as patches of fog drift between buildings and cling to the Charles, turning pavement slick and muting early footsteps. A thin glaze of black ice lingers on bridges, side streets, and elevated ramps, creating a quiet but serious hazard as Thanksgiving travel begins to rise across Eastern Massachusetts.
According to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office, temperatures hover near freezing through mid-morning, allowing icy spots to persist in areas that typically trap moisture. Drivers should move slowly on I-93, Route 1, and the Mass Pike, especially near overpasses where the pavement chills faster. Pedestrians should also stay cautious on untreated sidewalks as the pattern gradually transitions toward a milder afternoon.
According to meteorologists, skies brighten later today with highs approaching the upper 40s. Winds increase slightly through the morning and could gust near 20 mph by midday. Saturday may start with a slight chance of light rain before clearing opens the door to a pleasant, cool afternoon—an early sign of the broader winter pattern taking shape across the country. To be fair, Boston stays quiet through the weekend, but national models hint at a colder surge pushing east next week.
According to national outlooks, several northern states could see heavy snow—anywhere from 3 to 15 inches—between November 25 and December 3 as a deeper trough sweeps across the Plains, Great Lakes, and Northeast. While Boston faces no snow risk yet, the region should watch for sharper temperature swings and potential pattern shifts near Thanksgiving.
Sunday brings crisp sunshine over the city, ideal for early shopping, decorating, or travel before next week’s cooler push builds. After all, late November moves fast—and winter edges closer each day.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA:
Fri: 48/40 – Partly sunny; AM black ice risk; breezy later.
Sat: 48/31 – Slight AM rain chance; clearing and cool.
Sun: 43/35 – Mostly sunny; crisp NW breeze.
Mon: 47/33 – Sunny; calm and cool.
Tue: 49/40 – PM rain chance; travel delays possible.
