Massachusetts — Damp streets glisten under gray skies this morning across Boston, and the air feels raw along the harbor. Light rain moves through the region as commuters begin their day.
Temperatures hover in the mid-40s, creating a chilly early-spring feel across eastern Massachusetts. Clouds dominate the sky as weak rain bands slide across the city.
Showers remain scattered through the day. Rain becomes more likely tonight as a stronger disturbance approaches New England.
Drivers moving through I-93, I-95, and the Massachusetts Turnpike should prepare for slick pavement and occasional visibility drops during passing showers.
Plan a little extra time if traveling through Boston during periods of steady rain.
By Thursday morning, rain becomes more widespread across eastern Massachusetts. Winds also increase slightly as the system moves offshore.
Temperatures may fall through the afternoon, creating a noticeably colder feel compared with earlier this week.
As colder air moves in Thursday evening, forecasters say a brief rain-to-snow transition is possible overnight across parts of Massachusetts. Little or no accumulation is expected, but wet flakes could mix in.
Late-night drivers should remain alert. Temperatures near freezing could create slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Conditions improve quickly by Friday.
Sunshine returns to Boston with highs near 46°F, bringing calmer weather across the region as spring begins to take shape.
Saturday continues the improving trend with partly sunny skies and highs approaching 48°F.
Another weather system approaches by Sunday, bringing clouds and the chance for additional rain showers.
Looking ahead to late next week, longer-range outlooks suggest above-normal temperatures may begin expanding into the Northeast, hinting at more consistent spring warmth before the official start of spring on March 20.
Five-Day Outlook for Boston, Massachusetts
Thursday: Rain, turning colder late. High 54°F
Friday: Mostly sunny. High 46°F
Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy. High 48°F
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with rain possible late. High 47°F
Monday: Rain likely and windy. High 50°F
