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forecast 3 hours ago

Rainy Saturday to kick off the weekend

In all, it’s not a heavy, drenching rain. Just a steady, uniform rain, at an inopportune time.

forecast 10 hours ago

Rain to start the weekend, but it ends with lots of sunshine
forecast Apr 19

Cloudy and dry to end the workweek, but we'll see some rain early this weekend

forecast Apr 18

Cloudy and cool with a chance of rain Thursday, but warmer temps on tap for the weekend

Keep the umbrella handy Thursday as showers spread slowly northeastward. However, minimal rain accumulation is expected across the area with around 0.5 inches of rain through Sunday in Connecticut and...
forecast Apr 18

Much cooler temperatures Thursday, with scattered rain

Temperatures are in reverse Thursday as the cool easterly wind blows off the chilly ocean. Although the bottom dropped out Wednesday along the coast, Thursday isn’t much better. Highs will only ...
forecast Apr 17

Cooler Wednesday, with warmer temps arriving this weekend

Wednesday is a transition day, as we see lowering temperatures and increasing clouds. Highs only top off in the 40s to low 50s at the coast, while inland we still manage to reach the 60s before c...
forecast Apr 17

Cooler day ahead with showers moving in later Wednesday

Our little foray into early summer has come to an end. Wednesday marks the return of the sea breeze and more April-like temperatures. We’ll feel the pinch of the chilly winds at the coast Wednes...

Boston Apr 16

Boston's pollen forecast is high for days. Here's why.

Pollen season is upon us, which for over 25% of adults and children also means eye-watering, sneezing and sinus headache season. Allergy season for Boston usually begins in March and lasts through summer, with alternating pollens being most prominent. The dominant pollen from March to May is tree pollen. Pollen counts start to increase before trees...
forecast Apr 16

Lots of sunshine Tuesday, mild temps stick around this week

Clear skies through Tuesday bring another warm day regionwide. While not as hot as Monday, we’re still under early summer warmth with highs in the upper 60s (near 66° in Boston). There will be a partly cloudy sky with mild air Tuesday night and the overnight hours remain dry. Wednesday turns cooler, as our winds shift from the east,...
forecast Apr 16

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 air in the upper atmosphere will drop us to the mid/upper 60s Tuesday. And Wednesday’s sea breeze will ensure that the 60s are absent...
forecast Apr 16

Weather perfect for Boston Marathon spectators but warm for runners

Happy Boston Marathon Monday! Our weather is perfect for spectators, a little too warm for runners. Thankfully, it’s nice and dry all along the route, all day long. Highs reach the 60s to low 70s Monday inland, with a few sea breezes at the coast early, a westerly gusty wind will boost our highs along the shoreline to the...
forecast Apr 15

Sunny skies and warm weather for the 128th Boston Marathon

What a way to start spring break and a pleasant marathon morning! The afternoon will be a tad warmer than ideal for runners, but gorgeous for spectators — highs in the mid-60s with sunny skies. Tuesday will look like a copy and paste of Monday, with highs in the mid-60s and bright skies. Take advantage of these two days...
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 gusting over 25mph at times.
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 with afternoon clouds ‘building,’ showers will start to crop up putting a brief halt to any outdoor plans, some showers may be...
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 cloud-free.) And it’s not like it’s cold. Think coolish instead. Today is wrapped up in the cloud cover that surrounds the storm from yesterday.......
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...

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