Boston, MA – A tranquil start to the work week will give way to scattered showers and a significant temperature spike, with Bostonians set to experience summer-like heat just in time for the Juneteenth holiday.
According to the National Weather Service, the region will remain mostly dry and mild through Monday and Tuesday. The weather pattern shifts Tuesday night, with a 50% chance of showers moving into the area after 10 p.m. That moisture lingers into Wednesday, bringing a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m., which could create slick conditions for the evening commute on I-93 and other major roadways.
The unsettled weather is short-lived as a dramatic warm-up builds for the latter half of the week. Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 80s on Wednesday before soaring to a high of 91°F on Thursday for Juneteenth. Skies will be mostly sunny, providing ideal conditions for outdoor holiday celebrations, though residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat. There is a slight chance of showers returning after 9 p.m. Thursday.
The warm and pleasant weather continues into the weekend. Friday will be sunny with a high near 81°F, followed by a mostly cloudy Saturday with a high also around 81°F, offering a favorable outlook for weekend activities.
Here is a look at the five-day forecast for Boston:
- Monday: Partly sunny with a high near 69°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 71°F; a chance of showers develops after 10 p.m.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 82°F and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
- Juneteenth: Mostly sunny and hot with a high near 91°F.
- Friday: Sunny with a high near 81°F.
