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Boston Grapples with Fog and Gusts, Showers and Thunderstorm Expected Later

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Published on March 31, 2025
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The forecast in Boston today predicts a "slight chance of showers after 2pm," with areas of fog lingering until noon, creating a blanket of obscurity over the city. The high is anticipated to reach near 66 degrees, carried by southwest winds that could gust as high as 30 mph. Later in the evening, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected before giving way to a clearer Tuesday morning, as reported by the National Weather Service.

Commuters faced additional challenges this morning due to a Dense Fog Advisory issued for parts of Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. The advisory, which detailed visibility at one quarter mile or less in dense fog, was set to last until 9 a.m. EDT. Drivers were cautioned about the low visibility, which could make for hazardous travel conditions.

As the city transitions from the thickness of fog, Bostonians can expect "seasonable and bright" conditions Tuesday afternoon, with a high expectancy in the lower 50s. This respite from the dismal weather might, however, be short-lived, as a temperature dip is forecasted for Wednesday, starting with morning 20s and climbing to afternoon 40s, according to Boston25 News.

Yet that swing in temperatures will not come without its own set of climatic setbacks. "Wednesday night showers likely," are forecasted, mainly after 5 a.m., with a continued probability of rain through the rest of the week. Despite the chance of showers, the high on Thursday may reach near 65, hinting at a tease of warmth amidst the overcast skies. The weather seems intent on offering a mix bag of elements, as Boston maneuvers through a jigsaw of sunshine and raindrops, charting a path through the fluctuating whims of early spring.

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