Boston rolled out of bed into a deep freeze on Monday, March 2, 2026, with crystal-clear skies, biting air and temperatures stuck in the low teens at Logan. Even with all that sun, the high is only expected to reach about 26°F, and brisk winds will make it feel much colder in inland neighborhoods, with wind chills dipping to around −6°F in some spots.
Afternoon And Tonight
Sunny skies should hang on through the afternoon, with a west wind of 3 to 8 mph and highs topping out near 26°F. Overnight, the Arctic air really settles in as temperatures tumble to around 7°F, and wind chills slip to about −2°F by early Tuesday morning. In other words, it is a multiple-layers kind of night.
Tuesday's Wintry Mix
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a weak coastal low slides in and brings a messy mix that will keep forecasters on their toes. Precipitation is likely to start as a brief burst of snow between roughly 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then change over to sleet and freezing rain before finally flipping to plain rain as temperatures climb into the upper 30s.
Most neighborhoods are expected to see under an inch of snow, but a light glaze of ice, from just a trace to a few hundredths of an inch, and several tenths of an inch of rain overnight are possible. Winter-weather advisories could be needed if ice accumulations start to look more likely, according to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton.
Commuter Impacts
The Tuesday morning commute could turn slick where that wintry mix hangs on, especially on untreated side streets, bridges and ramps. Drivers should build in extra time, and MBTA buses and commuter rail may run slower if conditions deteriorate.
Travelers should also keep an eye on airline and ferry schedules, as Logan is still working through recent storm recovery and Tuesday’s precipitation could trigger additional delays.
Local Resources
Anyone needing a warm place or help with heating or outages can tap into the City of Boston’s winter resources, which include warming-center information and how to report power problems. Details are available at Boston.gov. Residents can also call 311 for local updates and should contact their utility directly to report power outages.
Looking Ahead
Temperatures bounce back into the 40s by Wednesday, March 4, 2026, so any snow from Tuesday’s early round should melt quickly wherever it manages to stick. For now, the smart move is to watch the latest forecasts, plan for slower travel on Tuesday and be ready for potential updates if advisory decisions change.
