Wednesday, March 11, started on a muted note in Boston, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 40s at Logan. A backdoor northeast front is keeping things cool and gray, with only a slight chance of light rain cutting into the commute.
Morning Commute And Flights
Clouds will hang tough through the day, with a high near 49°F and an east wind around 7 to 12 mph. There is about a 20% chance of light rain between roughly 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and low clouds or drizzle could trim visibility at Logan and other regional airports, so expect slower than normal travel times, according to NWS Boston.
Tonight And Thursday
Tonight stays on the mild side, with hit-or-miss showers and a slight chance of an isolated rumble of thunder, while lows hold near the upper 40s. A stronger cold front moves through on Thursday, bringing steadier rain, falling temperatures and gusty southwest winds. Highs should top out near 53°F, with winds around 15 to 20 mph and gusts approaching 30 mph, so umbrellas may have a tough day at work.
Marine Conditions And Flood Risk
Mariners should gear up for building southerly winds and rougher seas this evening into Thursday. Small Craft Advisories are expected for many waters, and seas could climb into the 5 to 10 foot range. Looking farther ahead, the pattern lines up for widespread showers with locally heavy rain Sunday night into Monday. Minor river flooding is possible in spots already running high from snowmelt, including the Taunton River at Bridgewater, and yesterday's warm spell helps explain the quick flip in river levels.
How To Plan
For Wednesday errands, a light rain jacket is your safest bet, and you will want to be ready for gusty winds and steadier rain on Thursday if you have outdoor plans. If you are heading onto the water, check the marine forecast before you leave, and build in some extra travel time during gusty periods and any heavier downpours over the weekend.
