Boston Weather: Showers Continue Through Friday, Sunshine Returns for October’s First Weekend
BOSTON, MA — Massachusetts drivers are dealing with wet and foggy conditions as showers continue into Friday, but forecasters say a sunny and fall-like weekend is on the way.
Rain and Fog Impacting Travel
The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that heavy rain and patchy fog will make Thursday and Friday commutes difficult, particularly along I-93 and I-95.
- Up to three-quarters of an inch of rain is expected in eastern Massachusetts.
- Poor drainage areas may see minor flooding.
- Boston Logan International Airport could also face delays due to reduced visibility.
Showers are expected to taper off Friday, bringing clearer skies by evening.
Weekend Brings Sunshine
Conditions will improve dramatically by Saturday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 74°F, low 60°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy but dry, high 75°F, low 62°F.
This pattern sets up favorable conditions for outdoor events across Boston and Suffolk County.
Cooler Start to October
By early next week, temperatures will trend cooler:
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 72°F, low 57°F.
- Tuesday: Morning lows dip into the low 50s, marking the first real taste of autumn.
- Wednesday: Dry but breezy, with northeast winds up to 13 mph making conditions feel cooler.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston
- Thursday: Showers and storms possible, high 72°F, low 67°F with fog.
- Friday: Showers taper off, high 79°F, low 61°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 74°F, low 60°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, dry, high 75°F, low 62°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 72°F, low 57°F.
After a soggy end to September, Boston can expect calmer, sunnier days to kick off October.
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