BOSTON, Mass. – A wet, chilly pattern is setting up for Columbus Day across eastern Massachusetts, with heavy rain and gusty winds threatening travel delays and damp holiday plans. Motorists heading west on I-90 or south toward Cape Cod should plan for slick roads and slower traffic through Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, steady rain will develop early Monday and continue through the evening, bringing up to an inch of rainfall in some spots. Gusts could exceed 30 mph near coastal areas, making travel along exposed highways hazardous. Outdoor events and parades may face postponements, and local pumpkin patches could be a muddy stop for fall visitors.
Sunday will be the calm before the storm—mostly cloudy, breezy, and humid, with highs in the low 60s. By Monday, cooler air will sweep in behind the rain, dropping daytime highs into the upper 50s. Commuters should allow extra travel time, especially across Suffolk, Middlesex, and Norfolk counties, where ponding and reduced visibility are likely.
By Tuesday, the rain will taper to showers, followed by a crisp and sunny midweek stretch. With overnight lows dipping into the 40s, residents should prepare for an early fall chill—ideal for leaf peeping later in the week once skies clear.
Residents are urged to check drainage near homes, secure outdoor decorations, and monitor updates from MassDOT for Columbus Day travel impacts.
Five-Day Forecast for Chestnut Hill, MA:
Sat: 68/52 – Partly sunny, mild; light south wind.
Sun: 61/53 – Mostly cloudy; rain chances rising by late day.
Mon (Columbus Day): 58/50 – Rain, breezy; 1″ possible, travel delays.
Tue: 59/47 – Showers ending; cool, windy north of Boston.
Wed: 63/43 – Mostly sunny, crisp fall day; good leaf-viewing weather.
