Boston, MA – A calm, gray Sunday dawns across the North Shore, with the first real taste of late fall in the air. After a stretch of dry weather, Massachusetts is preparing for light rain Tuesday and Wednesday that could signal the start of a cooler pattern heading into Halloween weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday stays partly sunny and mild, with highs near 54°F and a light northwest breeze. Clouds increase Monday as highs reach the low 50s. By Tuesday afternoon, a developing system offshore will spread spotty showers across eastern Massachusetts, including Wakefield, Salem, and the Boston metro. Rain may linger into Wednesday, occasionally steady but light overall, with gusts approaching 20–25 mph near the coast. Commuters on I-95 and Route 128 should plan for wet pavement and reduced visibility at times.
Once the midweek system clears, cooler, drier air takes hold. Thursday turns partly sunny with highs in the upper 50s before dropping sharply into the 40s after sunset. Trick-or-treat weather Friday looks brisk but pleasant — dry skies, light breezes, and temperatures in the upper 40s by early evening. Parents should add an extra layer under costumes to keep kids comfortable.
For weekend plans, Saturday brings bright sunshine and a milder feel near 60°F, perfect for late-yard cleanup or early holiday decorating. Still, models hint that this quiet stretch may be short-lived — an early chilly November ahead appears likely.
