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forecast 3 hours ago

Another sunny and warm day, few chances for rain later this week

The pattern has finally relaxed. And warmed as evidenced by our widespread 70s Monday. While the next few days are still above normal, we’re at the end of the line with the summer warmth. Cooler...

forecast 9 hours ago

Weather perfect for Boston Marathon spectators but warm for runners
forecast Apr 15

Sunny skies and warm weather for the 128th Boston Marathon

forecast Apr 14

Pleasant Marathon Monday after Sunday night showers

Highs today reach the upper 50s to low 60s south, 50s across the higher elevations of western and northern New England. Wind won’t be as strong as yesterday, but we’ll still see a west-southwest gust...
forecast Apr 14

Rainy Sunday night before pleasant Marathon Monday

It’ll be warm and pleasant for spectators, though for runners, depending on preference, it might feel a bit warm running into the afternoon.
forecast Apr 13

Cloudy Saturday with some isolated showers

An upper level system will rotate through the region this afternoon bringing lots of clouds and a few showers to go with them. Overall, the day doesn’t look to be lost with plenty of dry time, but wi...
forecast Apr 13

Cool, cloudy Saturday to kick off Marathon weekend

The weekend isn’t ideal, but we have some upbeat points. There are many dry hours. The rain isn’t heavy or organized. At least some sun is possible both days (Sunday morning looks ideal and virtually ...

forecast Apr 13

Boston Marathon update: Beautiful weather anticipated, a bit warm for runners

The Boston Marathon, a yearly test of endurance on Patriots’ Day, throws more than just physical demands at runners. New England’s unpredictable weather adds another hurdle. While runners train for anything, most crave cool (45-50 degree temps), overcast skies, moderate humidity and a light tailwind. This minimizes heat stress, allows c...
forecast Apr 12

System to bring cool air, rain this weekend as it continues to move through northeast

A system continues to move through the northeast, bringing us some waves of rain through part of this weekend. Continuing Friday, the main line of heavy rain and wind has moved through Friday morning. We will see some clearing skies this afternoon while temperatures stay in the 60s and dewpoints remain soupy in the 50s. As a cold front......
forecast Apr 12

FIRST ALERT: Spring storm batters Mass. with heavy rain and strong winds, impacts morning commute

Bouts of heavy rain and strong winds will batter us Friday morning as the storm moves through. Gusts could top 40 miles per hour at times along the coast, and in isolated spots away from the coast (particularly the Worcester Hills). While the heaviest rain moves out after midday, the winds only ramp down to the 30 to 35 mph…
forecast Apr 11

FIRST ALERT: Wind advisories, flood watches in effect as storm strikes New England

More rain and wind is on the way, as we find ourselves on the doorstep of yet another strong frontal system ready to take aim at our region. We remained on the cloudy side Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening with scattered showers and patchy fog. The bulk of the action is moving in Thursday night. If there is...
forecast Apr 11

Fast-moving storm to bring thunder, wind and heavy rain: Expected timeline, impacts

Our unsettled weather pattern has arrived. After a foggy morning with drizzle, more showers have moved in across New England along a warm front. While we will see some drying weather Thursday afternoon, spotty showers, drizzle and low clouds will keep our highs in the 50s. A larger wave of rain plus wind heads in Thursday night into Frida...
forecast Apr 11

Heavy rain and strong wind gusts will close out workweek

We’re in a soggy stretch (again). While the temperatures remain mild, the rain is gathering strength to our south. We’ll see some batches of light rain cross overhead from time to time, especially around midday, as we await the heavy bursts after midnight. Temperatures are muted for much of the day, but as we get closer to the storm......
forecast Apr 11

Impacts, timeline for this week's big storm. Here's what we know

Our next First Alert is overnight Thursday into Friday through midday as a cold front moves through New England. Widespread heavy rain will bring in around 1 inch of rainfall accumulation across all of the northeast throughout the day. The majority of the rain will be from 10 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday. The heaviest rain also coincides with t...
forecast Apr 10

Next storm to bring heavy rain, isolated lightning and thunder, strong winds

We’re experiencing a little bit of déjà vu as Wednesday morning starts with cool air and clear skies. But Central Massachusetts and MetroWest Boston will see another day of soaring temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. At the coast, an onshore wind will spoil the fun, only keeping us in the upper 50s. Partly cloudy skies trend through......
forecast Apr 10

Late-week storm to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Mass.

Plenty of mild temperatures in the past two days but for the next couple, we step back a bit. Clouds will get the upper hand Wednesday as we hold off showers until late day and evening. Breezes stir out of the southeast for a change, keeping coastal communities in the mid-50s. Farther inland, away from the chilly Atlantic waters,...
forecast Apr 9

First Alert Friday: Heavy rain, strong winds expected later this week

It’s a chilly start to Tuesday, with temperatures in the 40s. With clear skies, though, we’ll see a warmup through central Massachusetts and MetroWest Boston. The reason temperatures are not the warmest at the coast on Tuesday is due to an onshore wind, so we’re only in the low 50s for highs. But, inland, for a second day, high...
Boston Marathon Apr 9

Is rain in the forecast for the 2024 Boston Marathon? Here are some race day weather stats

We are less than a week away from the 128th Boston Marathon! An early look at the forecast suggests that we have some rain nearby, but nothing too major. We have a large storm system with heavy rain and gusty wind moving out Friday, with a minor system swinging in showers from the north Saturday. Then, a quick system moves…
forecast Apr 9

Sunny for Boston Red Sox home opener, storm headed our way later this week

With the eclipse behind us, the focus returns to the spring warmth. Or at least in the next two days, the diminishing warmth. Monday’s highs in the 60s now are shoved west, away from the coast. Sea breezes will turn to south/southeast winds by Wednesday, knocking us back a few more degrees. This is by no means a sharp...
Boston weather Apr 9

Here are Boston Red Sox home opener weather stats

We’re feeling and looking like real spring around here but another true sign: the Boston Red Sox home opener on Tuesday! Our average high on opening day is 57 at Fenway Park in Boston. Of course, the date varies each year. First opening day at the ballpark was in 1901 and that’s how far back our records go for weather…

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