Boston, Mass. – Commuters across eastern Massachusetts should watch for wet pavement and brief thunder Tuesday afternoon before skies clear into the evening. Patchy fog this morning has already slowed travel on parts of I-93 and Route 128, and drivers should allow extra time.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers through 2 p.m. today, with stronger cells possible north and west of Boston. Any storm could briefly reduce visibility, so officials advise avoiding unnecessary travel during downpours and using headlights when fog thickens.
By tonight, skies turn mostly clear with lows dipping to the low 60s. Winds will shift west, keeping conditions dry into midweek. Tuesday and Wednesday bring highs near 80 degrees under full sunshine — a stretch expected to hold steady through Thursday.
Labor Day travelers should welcome the trend. Friday carries a slight chance of evening showers, but overall the weekend looks seasonable with highs in the upper 70s and plenty of dry hours. This is good news for Cape Cod beachgoers and those headed to the Berkshires, where outdoor events often draw large holiday crowds.
Residents should still plan for cool overnight lows in the 50s, especially inland, and bring jackets for evening gatherings. Utility crews do not anticipate storm-related outages this week, but state officials continue urging drivers to use caution when showers develop during peak commute hours.
Dry weather appears to dominate the coming days, setting up a favorable lead-in to the holiday. Updates will follow if Friday’s rain chances grow stronger.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 80. Low 59.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 77. Low 56.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 78. Low 61.
- Friday: Partly sunny, chance of showers late. High 75. Low 56.
- Saturday (Labor Day Weekend Begins): Sunny, high 78. Low 57.
