Boston is waking up mostly cloudy around 55°F this morning, with a few spotty showers inland. Rain showers are expected to move in after 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, and by mid-to-late afternoon the city is looking at steady, at-times heavy downpours. The high tops out near 58°F, but a southeast wind around 10–15 mph will keep everything feeling raw and damp. Count on a slower, wetter ride home.
Afternoon Downpours and Commute Tips
The National Weather Service Boston/Norton reports that showers will spread across eastern Massachusetts this afternoon, with pockets of heavy rain and localized downpours most likely during the mid-to-late afternoon commute, roughly 3–7 p.m. New rainfall this afternoon should come in around a quarter to a half inch, with steady rain tonight adding another half to three quarters of an inch in spots. Some inland areas north of the Mass Pike could creep toward an inch or more.
Drivers should take it slow, flip on headlights in reduced visibility, and plan for extra time on bridge crossings and the usual choke points on major routes.
Tonight Into Friday: Lingering Drizzle
Rain becomes more persistent this evening and continues through the overnight hours Thursday, with lows near 50°F. Friday, May 15, stays cool and mostly gray, with highs only in the low 50s and periods of light rain or drizzle. Additional rainfall Friday looks light, but the stubborn damp will keep roads slick and sidewalks soggy.
For more background on the system and earlier guidance, see the two-day soaker setup.
Weekend Warmup
Sun makes a comeback Saturday, May 16, with highs near 70°F and mostly clear skies. Sunday looks warmer still, with highs in the low to mid 70s. The National Weather Service Boston/Norton notes a shift to milder, mostly dry weather into early next week, with temperatures climbing into the mid 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bottom line: pack the umbrella for Thursday and Friday commutes, then get ready to finally enjoy a much nicer weekend. Check updated forecasts before heading out if your plans hinge on outdoor time or tight travel connections.
