BOSTON, MA — Flags whip and trees bend along the Charles this morning as gusty northwest winds roar through eastern Massachusetts. It’s a classic November start — brisk, blustery, and full of motion — but a calmer stretch is waiting on the other side.
A Wind Advisory remains in effect through early morning with gusts reaching 45 to 50 mph before easing later today. Power flickers and minor debris have been reported from Worcester to the Cape, but conditions will quickly stabilize by midday as the wind relaxes and skies clear. Sunshine returns with highs near 50°F, setting up a quiet finish to the day.
By Friday, clouds increase from the west as a new storm system slides into New England. Expect showers developing Friday afternoon and evening, with rainfall most widespread along the I-90 corridor through Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. Winds turn southerly, pulling in milder air and nudging highs into the mid-50s.
Saturday brings more scattered rain before a cold front sweeps through, dropping temperatures back toward the low 40s by Sunday. Northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire may see a few early flakes Sunday night as the region transitions into a colder pattern.
Heading toward Veterans Day Tuesday, models show a steady November cooldown, with daytime highs struggling to reach the mid-40s and widespread frost possible inland.
For now, New Englanders should tie down decorations, secure outdoor items, and prepare for Friday’s wet travel, especially for evening commutes. After all, this November rollercoaster is just beginning — and the next Arctic push could arrive before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Outlook for Boston, MA:
Thu: 50/32 – Breezy early, mostly sunny.
Fri: 56/40 – Clouds increase, rain late.
Sat: 65/43 – Rain likely, mild.
Sun: 58/33 – Cooler, a few flakes north.
Mon: 45/31 – Partly sunny, brisk.
Tue (Veterans Day): 44/30 – Clear, cold start.
