BOSTON, Mass. – The city wakes to still air and a thin layer of cloud over the harbor, a calm before a change. After a stretch of crisp sunshine and seasonable air, another November system is on the horizon — one that could bring rain, gusty winds, and a reminder that winter is near.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, Friday will stay mostly sunny and cool, with highs around 46°F and a light northwest breeze. It’s the kind of steady fall day ideal for walking the Common or clearing leaves before wetter weather arrives. By Saturday, however, clouds will thicken as a new low-pressure system tracks along the East Coast.
Rain begins Saturday evening across eastern Massachusetts, with gusts near 25 mph possible along I-93 and Route 128. Heavier rain develops after sunset and may linger through early Sunday morning before clearing skies return. While temperatures remain in the 40s and 50s, cooler air behind the system will drop highs back toward the mid-40s early next week.
Travelers should prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility Saturday night into Sunday morning. Outdoor events may face delays or cancellations, particularly near coastal Essex and Suffolk counties where wind gusts could be strongest.
Sunday afternoon brings a quick rebound — drier air, partial sun, and calmer winds. Early next week looks seasonably cool, a prelude to the Thanksgiving travel period when forecasters are watching for another possible storm system in the Northeast.
Boston’s late-fall rhythm continues: one bright stretch, one rainy reset, and the early whispers of winter edging closer with every passing front.
Five-Day Outlook for Boston, MA:
Fri: 46/29 – Mostly sunny; cool, calm breeze.
Sat: 45/36 – Increasing clouds; rain late.
Sun: 54/33 – Breezy; early rain, clearing later.
Mon: 44/32 – Mostly sunny; crisp and dry.
Tue: 47/35 – Partly cloudy; calm late fall day.
