Boston, MA – Gray skies hang low over the Charles River this morning, the kind that hint at change. For travelers heading out early for Thanksgiving, New England’s weather story this week is one of timing — a wet and windy stretch midweek before crisp, sunny air sweeps in just in time for the holiday.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, Massachusetts, rain is expected to develop later today and continue through early Wednesday. Patchy fog and steady showers could make for slow commutes on I-90 and Route 128, especially as winds pick up near the coast. Temperatures will reach the low 50s before cooler, drier air rushes in from the west.
By Thanksgiving morning, Boston will trade gray skies for sun. The air turns brisk — highs near 47°F with west winds gusting up to 20 mph. It’ll feel like classic late November: chilly, bright, and clear enough for morning runs or parade watching downtown.
Heading into the weekend, the pattern stays dry and calm. Friday and Saturday bring sunshine with highs in the low 40s and crisp nights in the 20s. The next chance of rain — and possibly an early “winter tease” — arrives Sunday into Monday as another front approaches.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Today: Mostly cloudy, high 52°F.
- Wednesday: Rain early, high 61°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, high 47°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 42°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 41°F.
