Boston is waking up to a brisk Thursday, with temperatures near 47 degrees early and north winds already making it feel cooler. The city should stay mostly dry as skies turn partly sunny, with an afternoon high near 60. The bigger story is the wind, not the rain.
Wind Takes Center Stage Thursday
Gusty winds are expected Thursday as the wind shifts north. The National Weather Service expects the strongest impacts closer to the coast, while measurable showers remain more likely across far southeastern Massachusetts than in Boston.
Offshore, a nor'easter is prompting marine warnings, and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring it for possible subtropical development; those advisories apply to coastal waters rather than city streets. Boston has no land watches, warnings or advisories listed in the forecast, although waterfront areas may feel especially exposed to the persistent northerly breeze.
Friday Turns Cooler Before A Brighter Weekend
Gusty conditions are expected to persist Thursday. Friday brings abundant sunshine but a cooler high near 52.
Saturday morning could bring patchy frost, especially in colder spots, before the city warms to around 56 under sunny skies. Sunday starts chilly again, with patchy frost possible before 8 a.m., then rebounds to a more comfortable high near 62.
Sunny Stretch Holds Into Next Week
High pressure keeps the pattern mostly dry through Monday, when Boston could reach 64 degrees under sunny skies. Tuesday and Wednesday look cooler but still mostly sunny, with highs near 57 and 55 and only a very small chance of rain.
The latest forecast discusses an offshore nor'easter being monitored for possible subtropical development, while the earlier Hoodline forecast covered a shorter marine-warning period. For Boston residents, though, the practical takeaway is simple: bundle up for windy Thursday mornings, keep weekend plans mostly outdoors, and expect a few frosty starts.
