Boston is getting a brief taste of easy November weather Tuesday, with clouds giving way to sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-50s. The pleasant stretch lasts through Veterans Day before damp, windy weather moves in late Thursday and hangs around into Friday.
Sunshine Returns Tuesday
Boston is expected to reach 57 Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies in the afternoon and west winds of 6 to 10 mph. The low Tuesday night is forecast near 44.
Veterans Day Stays Dry
Wednesday should be another solid outdoor day in Boston, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 56. Clouds increase Wednesday night as temperatures dip to about 41.
The National Weather Service describes the middle of the week as dry and seasonable, with afternoon temperatures in the upper 50s and overnight readings in the 30s and lower 40s.
Rain Arrives Thursday Night
Thursday starts mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of light rain after 2 p.m. and a high near 54. The rain threat increases Thursday night, with an 80% chance of rain and windy conditions; temperatures fall to around 40.
Friday Looks Wet And Windy
Rain is likely Friday, with patchy fog before 8 a.m. Boston may reach 49 degrees, with northeast winds around 15 mph and gusts to 25 mph. Rain remains possible Friday night.
The weather service is monitoring a storm system for Friday, but its exact timing and track remain uncertain. The regional discussion mentions a chance for some snow in higher elevations, while Boston's current forecast continues to call for rain.
Weekend Weather Improves Slowly
Saturday brings a 40% chance of rain, mostly cloudy skies, a high near 45, and northwest winds around 15 mph. Sunday looks mostly sunny with a high near 50, although northwest winds of 14 to 17 mph could make it feel cooler.
Monday remains mostly sunny with a high near 50, followed by a partly cloudy night and a low around 34. For Boston plans, Tuesday and Wednesday offer the best windows for outdoor activities before the late-week rain arrives.
