Boston, MA – Commuters across Greater Boston should prepare for a soggy return home Wednesday as rain is likely to overspread the region during the heart of the afternoon. While Tuesday remains dry and mostly sunny with a high of 48 degrees, the current 36-degree chill at Logan International Airport serves as a reminder that spring is moving in slowly. The primary concern for travelers is the 60 percent chance of rain expected to develop between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, directly impacting the peak evening rush on I-93 and the Mass Pike.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, rainfall amounts are expected to be relatively light, likely totaling less than a tenth of an inch. However, even minor accumulation during high-traffic windows can lead to slick pavement and reduced visibility through the Tip O’Neill Tunnel and across the Zakim Bridge. Southeast winds will hold steady at 8 to 10 mph, keeping the air damp and raw through the evening.
The mid-week moisture is a brief hurdle before a welcome temperature jump arrives on Thursday. Clouds will break for partial sunshine as thermometers climb toward 56 degrees, marking a significant improvement over the chilly start to the week. While a stray shower could linger before noon Thursday, most of the day will be dry and much more comfortable for those heading out for a walk along the Charles River.
Conditions remain stable heading into the weekend with highs holding in the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies. For now, enjoy the bright Tuesday sun and ensure you have rain gear ready for the messy transition expected during Wednesday’s late-day commute.
Five Day Forecast for Boston, MA
- Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, High 48
- Wednesday: Rain Likely, High 46
- Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers, High 56
- Friday: Mostly Sunny, High 56
- Saturday: Mostly Sunny, High 55
