Boston, Massachusetts – A slow-moving storm system is draping Massachusetts in thick fog, spring rain, and scattered thunderstorms through at least Friday evening, bringing hazardous travel and limited visibility across key routes like I-93 and I-95.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy dense fog and showers will continue into Wednesday evening, followed by increased thunderstorm chances early Thursday morning. Highs will hover around 70°F through Thursday, but slick roads and sudden downpours could make morning and evening commutes hazardous. Rainfall amounts may total over half an inch in some areas, especially during Thursday’s early thunderstorms.
Boston and surrounding areas, including Quincy and Woburn, should prepare for slow traffic and reduced visibility as fog mixes with rain into Friday. Winds will remain light but persistent from the southwest, adding to the humid, unsettled spring pattern. By Friday afternoon, showers become more widespread, with a 60% chance of rain and cooler highs in the mid-50s.
Residents are urged to allow extra travel time, use headlights in fog, and monitor real-time alerts. If thunderstorms develop Thursday morning, lightning and brief gusty winds may occur.
Five-Day Spring Outlook:
- Thursday: Showers early, slight thunder chance. High near 73°F. Mostly sunny by afternoon.
- Friday: Showers likely. High around 54°F. Foggy early, cooler throughout the day.
- Saturday: Rain chances linger early, then partly sunny. High in the mid-60s.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High near 72°F.
- Monday: Dry and mild. Highs in the low 70s with sunshine.
