Boston, Massachusetts – Saturday’s sunshine in eastern Massachusetts will be short-lived, with storms expected to interrupt afternoon plans across Boston and along I-93.
According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers begins between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, followed by scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds that could reach 30 mph. Highs will touch 81°F before the cold front sweeps through. New rainfall amounts should stay under a tenth of an inch, though locally higher totals are possible in thunderstorms.
Drivers should plan for brief but potentially slick conditions, especially on I-93 and Route 1 near Boston during the late afternoon. Outdoor events could face sudden delays or cancellations. Winds from the southwest will increase during the day before tapering off by evening.
By Saturday night, the chance of storms continues until midnight, followed by cloudy skies and lows near 58°F. Showers return again on Sunday, particularly after noon, as highs dip to 72°F. Gusts won’t be as strong, but conditions will remain damp.
The unsettled spring pattern sticks around through Wednesday, with daily rain chances and cooler highs in the mid to upper 50s Monday and Tuesday. Northeast winds may bring occasional drizzle and cloudy skies, making early next week feel more like late March than May.
🔎 5-Day Outlook (Boston):
- Saturday: Showers and storms after 2 p.m., high 81°F
- Sunday: More showers by noon, high 72°F
- Monday: Chance of rain before 3 p.m., high 56°F
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, scattered showers, high 64°F
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high 71°F
