Early Thursday in Boston came wrapped in gray. As of 5:35 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Logan International Airport was reporting light rain with fog and mist and a temperature near 52°F. It was breezy too, with gusts around 25–30 mph rattling through the terminals and nearby neighborhoods.
Morning Commute
A cold front is sliding offshore during the morning commute, pushing the lingering light showers off to the east and gradually clearing inland neighborhoods between about 6–10 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Cape Cod and the islands may hang onto those showers into the early afternoon before they finally dry out. By around midday, skies should turn mostly sunny, with a high near 60°F and northwest winds of about 7–10 mph. New rainfall amounts are expected to stay under a tenth of an inch, according to the National Weather Service Boston/Norton.
Afternoon And Tonight
For most neighborhoods, the rest of the day looks like a weather rebound story. This afternoon should be dry and largely sunny as the winds ease, with temperatures topping out in the upper 50s to around 60°F. Tonight brings mostly clear skies, lows near 45°F in the city, and upper 30s across rural spots, so it will be a cool evening once the sun dips.
Marine And Harbor Impacts
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for parts of the coastal waters this morning, with seas running about 4–6 feet in the outer waters before they subside. Small-boat operators and ferry riders should go in with eyes open and check carrier notices. Conditions are expected to improve through the afternoon as seas drop and winds lighten.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday is shaping up to be raw and showery, with rain likely after late morning, a high near 57°F, and a higher chance of measurable rainfall. Mother's Day on Sunday should feel milder and drier, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, before another round of showers moves in late Sunday night into Monday. For broader context on this recent gray stretch, see how gray skies and drizzle slowed Boston's hustle in a May 2 report.
