Friday, May 8, Boston woke up under cool, mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures hovering near 46°F at Logan Airport. A brisk west wind along the waterfront is adding an extra chill, so it feels cooler than the numbers suggest. Highs this afternoon are expected to reach only the upper 50s. Most of the day should stay dry, but a few brief pop-up showers could sneak in later, mainly away from the coast.
Afternoon Showers Possible
Clouds should break for partly to mostly sunny skies by late morning, setting the stage for scattered, daytime heating showers between roughly 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., especially across interior neighborhoods. Look for highs near 58°F, with west winds around 7–14 mph and gusts up to about 25 mph on exposed shores and bridges. According to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton, the odds of measurable rain this afternoon are low but not zero, so tossing a compact umbrella in your bag is not the worst idea.
Saturday Rain Likely
A broader, steadier rain moves in Saturday morning and becomes more widespread by midday, with highs stuck in the mid-50s. Forecasts call for most spots to pick up a few tenths of an inch of rain, with locally higher totals possible in heavier showers. South winds will pick up and drag in some extra humidity. Boaters and ferry riders should be ready for seas building into the 4–7-foot range and increasingly brisk conditions that could lead to a Small Craft Advisory by Saturday afternoon.
Plan Ahead
Sunday is looking milder and drier for Mother's Day plans, though a late-day shower cannot be completely ruled out, so it is smart to have a backup for outdoor celebrations. We flagged this on-again, off-again May setup in an earlier Hoodline post; see our flip-flop May pattern preview for more background. If you have weddings, graduations, or ferry trips on the calendar, check the latest updates from the National Weather Service and local transit operators before you head out.
