Boston woke up to a sloppy mix of light snow, rain and fog Friday morning, with temperatures stuck near freezing at Logan and a chilly northeast wind making the whole scene feel extra raw. The combo is whipping up patchy sleet and pockets of dense fog that could slow the Friday, March 6, 2026 morning commute.
Snow is expected before 8 a.m., then flip to rain showers and drizzle through midday, with a high near 35°F. New snow accumulation in the city should stay light, under a half-inch, but slick spots are still on the table. A Winter Weather Advisory is posted until noon Friday, so travelers should be ready for slushy roads and reduced visibility in lingering fog, according to NWS Boston/Norton.
Morning Commute
The roughest travel early on will be north of I-90 and over the higher spots, where sleet, a brief glaze of freezing rain and a quick burst of snow could make roads especially treacherous. As our bull's-eye for sleet and ice detailed, the Worcester Hills and parts of the northern suburbs are most in the crosshairs, so drivers in those areas should budget extra time and go easy on the brakes. Slow and steady is the move this morning.
Afternoon And Weekend Outlook
Spotty rain and areas of fog are expected to hang around into the afternoon before things gradually improve. Temperatures should edge into the mid-30s today, then climb into the upper 40s on Saturday with mid-50s possible Sunday. A few showers could sneak in Saturday night into Sunday as a front moves through, and the National Weather Service forecast keeps a general warming trend going into early next week, according to NWS Boston/Norton.
Transit, Boaters And Safety Tips
Along the coast, gusts around 20 to 25 mph and a lingering northeast swell have triggered Small Craft Advisories for the open waters. Mariners are looking at 4 to 8 foot seas and should steer clear of exposed areas, per Boston 25. MBTA riders are encouraged to sign up for service alerts at MBTA alerts, and drivers should use extra caution on bridges and in shady spots tonight as temperatures flirt with the freezing mark.
