Boston, Massachusetts – Heavy rain and patchy fog are creating slick roads across Boston overnight, with commuters urged to drive cautiously as visibility drops to 4 miles and pavement remains wet through early Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, steady showers and dense fog will persist until around 9 a.m. Friday, especially impacting downtown Boston, I-93, and Route 1. New rainfall could total up to a quarter inch before clouds break midday, bringing drier, clearer skies by afternoon.
Travelers should allow extra time during the Friday morning rush hour, especially along the Southeast Expressway and in Suffolk County neighborhoods. Low temperatures will dip to 61°F overnight, with northeast winds up to 9 mph. Pockets of patchy fog may linger until late morning. Once showers exit, temperatures rebound quickly, reaching 71°F by Friday afternoon with brighter, mostly sunny conditions.
Looking ahead, the weekend will feel like full-on summer. Sunny skies and warming temperatures are expected, with highs near 79°F Saturday and 85°F on Sunday. Boston may see its hottest stretch of July yet, peaking at 88°F Monday. Residents are encouraged to check windshield wipers, charge devices, and use caution in low-visibility areas overnight.
More advisories are possible if rainfall rates increase or fog thickens before dawn. Stay tuned for updates, as a warming, sunny pattern takes hold across Eastern Massachusetts through early next week.
Five Day Forecast for Boston, MA
- Friday: Showers and patchy fog before 9 a.m., then mostly sunny. High: 71°F. North winds 9 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly clear, sunny. High: 79°F. Low: 60°F. Light SW winds.
- Sunday: Sunny and hot. High: 85°F. Low: 64°F. SW winds up to 7 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, very warm. High: 88°F. Low: 66°F. Light S winds.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, pleasant. High: 84°F. NE winds 5–7 mph.
