Boston, Mass. – Warm air is holding on across Massachusetts, but a sharp shift toward true fall weather arrives by midweek. Commuters and residents should prepare for a drop of nearly 20 degrees from Monday’s highs to Wednesday’s cooler afternoons.
According to the National Weather Service, Boston will climb to near 80 degrees today with light south winds. That warmth lingers into Tuesday with highs in the low 70s before October ushers in a much different feel. By Wednesday, highs will struggle to reach the low 60s with breezy northeast winds adding an autumn chill.
Travelers along Route 1 and I-93 should expect sun glare and drier air to dominate during the morning commute by midweek. Road conditions remain clear, but drivers should keep sunglasses handy for low morning sun angles and prepare for cooler evenings.
Outdoor events and after-school activities across Boston and Cambridge should plan for extra layers Wednesday. The early taste of fall will extend into Thursday and Friday, with sunny skies and highs remaining closer to seasonal averages in the 60s.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy the warmth early this week but plan ahead for the drop. Keep windows closed by Wednesday night as lows dip into the 40s, and check heating systems before the season’s first extended cool stretch.
The shift marks the first true taste of October weather in eastern Massachusetts, and more seasonal air will stick around into next weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Boston, MA
- Monday: Increasing clouds, high near 79. South wind up to 6 mph.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 73. Northeast wind 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 63. Northeast wind 15 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 60. Calm wind.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 70. Southwest wind 6 mph.
