Boston rolled out of bed to clouds and a borderline-freezing chill on Tuesday, March 24, with Logan Airport (KBOS) reporting about 32°F this morning. Untreated roadways could still hide a few icy patches for early commuters, but sunshine is expected to break through as the day goes on and set up a dry afternoon, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Afternoon Sunshine and Midweek Warmup
By this afternoon, mostly sunny skies should take over, with a high near 44°F and a light southeast breeze of about 5 to 9 mph. Wednesday brings a noticeable bump in temperatures, with highs near 50°F as southwest winds pick up later in the day and clouds gradually increase.
Thursday's Sharp Swing: Warm Then Windy
Thursday shapes up as the mild standout of the week, with highs near 58°F before a strong cold front muscles through late Thursday night. Rain is likely after 8 pm, followed by blustery conditions heading into Friday. Small craft conditions and gusts up to roughly 30-35 mph are expected over exposed coastal areas and the waters, so boaters and shoreline planners should keep a close eye on updates from the National Weather Service Boston/Norton.
Friday Chill and Weekend
The front should shove any lingering rain out by mid-morning Friday, but the payoff is a much colder air mass dropping in behind it, with temperatures falling through the day. Expect a blustery Friday with lows near 25°F Friday night, a brisk Saturday with highs in the upper 30s, and then a sunnier rebound to around 46°F on Sunday.
Plan for some extra travel time where early slick spots persist and keep an eye on MBTA alerts for possible morning delays. Out on the water, boaters should check local marine forecasts before heading out, as small craft advisories may be in play into Friday on the outer waters.
