Boston, Massachusetts – Rain, fog, and thunder will make a summer comeback in eastern Massachusetts this Saturday, just days before the 4th of July rush. Travelers on I-93 and Route 1 should prepare for reduced visibility and slick conditions by early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, scattered showers will begin Saturday morning, with thunderstorm activity likely after 2 p.m. Patchy fog is expected between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., especially along coastal areas and low-lying routes. Winds will shift from the east at 6 to 8 mph. Rainfall totals may reach a quarter inch, with higher amounts possible in storms.
Boston and surrounding cities like Quincy, Cambridge, and Lynn should prepare for moderate disruptions. Outdoor events and weekend travel plans could be impacted. Residents are urged to check weather apps before heading out, use headlights in fog, and delay lawncare or construction projects until conditions improve.
The threat lingers into Saturday night with continued thunderstorm chances and a low near 64°F. Sunday offers only a slight risk of rain, followed by warming temperatures and mostly sunny skies into early next week.
Monday and Tuesday bring a true taste of July. Highs will climb into the mid-to-upper 80s by July 2, with a hot, dry pattern returning just ahead of Independence Day.
📅 Extended 5-Day Forecast: Boston, MA
- Friday (June 28): Partly sunny, high near 70°F.
- Saturday (June 29): Showers and T-storms likely after 2 p.m. Fog possible, high 72°F.
- Sunday (June 30): Slight chance of showers early, then partly sunny, high 74°F.
- Monday (July 1): Mostly sunny, high near 81°F.
- Tuesday (July 2): Chance of PM storms, hot and humid, high near 88°F.
