Boston, MA – A low gray ceiling presses against the skyline at dawn as a cold breeze sweeps through the harbor, brushing across wet docks and dark storefronts. The early stillness feels heavy, almost slushy, as thicker moisture gathers to the southwest. This calm edge won’t last. A soaking rain aims for eastern Massachusetts today, setting up slower travel, reduced visibility, and slick conditions late in the day across I-93 and Route 128.
According to the National Weather Service Norton, clouds thicken through this morning as a moisture-rich system lifts out of the Mid-Atlantic. Rain becomes steady by early afternoon and will likely grow heavier after sunset. Gusts strengthen from the south, reaching 20–25 mph along exposed coastal stretches. Residents preparing for early holiday travel should allow extra time, secure outdoor decorations, and check drainage near driveways because leaf piles may clog gutters quickly.
According to Massachusetts Emergency Management, the heaviest rain arrives Saturday night as deeper Atlantic moisture collides with cooler air inland. While Boston stays too warm for snow in this event, models hint at a Winter Tease next week. Colder air dropping from northern New England could spark a minor flurry chance north of the Pike, especially toward the Merrimack Valley. No accumulation is expected locally, but the shift marks the beginning of November’s colder trend.
Sunday turns breezy and cooler with sun returning by midday. A crisp northwest wind brings back that late-fall feel, creating excellent conditions for leaf cleanup, early Christmas decorating, or short-distance travel before temperatures dip again next week. After all, November often pivots fast, and the days ahead may offer the first real taste of pre-Thanksgiving chill.
