Boston, MA – Streetlights shimmer off wet pavement this morning as a gray sky thickens over the Massachusetts coastline. Wind gusts rattle branches, and commuters brace against a damp chill sweeping in from the Atlantic. It’s a messy start across eastern New England, but clearer days are coming soon.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, a storm system moving through New England will bring periods of heavy rain and gusty winds up to 30 mph through today. The heaviest rain arrives during the morning commute, with 1 to 2 inches possible across Boston and nearby suburbs. Drivers should expect reduced visibility and slick roads, especially along I-93 and Route 128.
By Friday, showers taper and skies begin to brighten. Winds turn west, pulling in cooler, drier air with highs near 61°F and a crisp breeze. The Halloween weekend shapes up beautifully — sunny Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the 50s and cool, starlit evenings ideal for outdoor plans or cleanup before the next chill.
Looking farther ahead, meteorologists note an early winter pattern forming by mid-November. Forecast models show a colder surge across the Northeast between November 10–18, bringing the first chance of snow to parts of northern New England — including western Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
For now, keep the umbrella handy and the jackets close. Rain gives way to sunshine, but November’s early whispers of winter are just beginning.
