Massachusetts – A crisp dawn settles over Boston as a pale glow rises behind the skyline, catching flecks of frost on rooftops and leaving the pavement chilled for early commuters. Traffic rolls slowly along I-93, I-90, and Storrow Drive as Thanksgiving travel begins to build across the region. Drivers should warm vehicles early, use caution on shaded bridges, and expect longer travel times as the city wakes.
According to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office, sunshine dominates much of today with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s. Conditions stay calm and dry, giving travelers a rare stretch of uncomplicated November Weather. Light northwest winds fade through the afternoon, setting up a cool but pleasant evening for errands, outdoor cleanup, or early holiday prep.
According to MassDOT, traffic volumes increase sharply on major corridors as holiday travel expands toward the weekend. While the dry stretch helps road conditions today and Thursday, the next travel impact arrives Friday when a weak disturbance moves in from the west. Models hint at spotty showers forming after midafternoon, which may slow evening traffic on I-93 and add time for those heading toward Logan Airport.
To be fair, temperatures stay far from any immediate Winter Weather concern. Still, a subtle Winter Tease appears early next week when colder maritime air moves down the coast. No rain-snow mix is expected for metro Boston, yet travelers driving into interior Massachusetts or southern New Hampshire should watch for sharper temperature swings Monday night.
The weekend trends cool but brighter, offering an excellent window for early holiday decorating, leaf work, or pre-Thanksgiving travel before next week’s national surge.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA:
Sat: 49/32 – Partly sunny; cool breeze.
Sun: 48/32 – Mostly sunny; crisp air.
Mon: 52/37 – Mostly cloudy; cooler late.
Tue: 49/33 – Partly sunny; slight inland mix risk.
Wed: 47/33 – Dry; strong Thanksgiving travel day.
