Boston, Massachusetts – Spring 2026 is expected to bring a familiar New England transition across Massachusetts, with near normal precipitation and seasonal temperatures shaping the shift from late snow to steady rain.
According to NOAA’s Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Outlook released February 19, Massachusetts falls within an equal chances zone for both precipitation and temperature during March-April-May 2026. That means no strong signal toward a wetter, drier, warmer or colder pattern statewide, allowing typical spring swings to drive week-to-week conditions.
In Boston and along the I-95 corridor, March will likely feature chilly rain events with only occasional wet snow during overnight cold snaps. Coastal influences may keep temperatures cooler at times, especially when onshore winds develop with passing systems. As April unfolds, rainfall becomes more common than snow, particularly across eastern counties.
Central Massachusetts, including Worcester, may see a more balanced mix early in the season. Overnight systems could still produce measurable wet snow before daytime melting reduces accumulation. Western areas such as Springfield and Pittsfield may hold onto late-season snow chances a bit longer, especially in higher elevations of the Berkshires.
River levels along the Connecticut and Merrimack basins should follow typical snowmelt and rainfall cycles without a clear seasonal signal for extremes.
Overall, Massachusetts appears set for a steady, transitional spring. Residents should expect temperature swings, lingering snow chances in March, and increasingly frequent rain showers into May without a pronounced seasonal departure from normal.
