State officials moved parts of Massachusetts to critical drought on March 9, 2026, warning that snowmelt will only modestly replenish streams, ponds and groundwater.

Sunny and unusually warm today in Boston with highs near 72°F and coastal fog. Rain and gusty winds are expected later this week.

Smoke in North Wilmington came from a smoldering wood‑chip pile at 333 Andover St.; fire crews plan a renewed operation to extinguish it.

Clear skies and highs near 66°F today in Boston. Near‑record warmth possible Tuesday before rain returns later in the week.

Patchy fog and light rain this morning in Boston; highs near 54°F. Temperatures climb into the 60s Monday–Tuesday with marine and river impacts possible later this week.

Dense fog and a few pockets of freezing drizzle create slick spots this morning. Temperatures rebound into the 50s and 60s through Sunday.

Light snow, sleet and fog will slow Boston's Friday commute; Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon with slick spots possible.

Rain this afternoon will turn to sleet and freezing rain tonight into Friday. A Winter Weather Advisory runs 5 p.m. Thursday to noon Friday; expect slick spots and delays.

Patchy black ice and freezing fog could make Wednesday’s morning commute slick. Mostly sunny and milder later; rain and freezing rain may return late Thursday.

MWRA's revised plan would cut routine combined‑sewer overflows in a "typical year" by 2050, but activists warn big storms will still send raw sewage into local rivers.

Snow moves in late morning Tuesday, changing to rain at the coast. Light accumulations and a black-ice risk could slow the Wednesday commute.

Clear but bitter Monday in Boston; highs near 26°F. Tuesday brings a tricky mix starting as snow, then freezing rain before changing to rain.

Pepperell sued six industrial companies in federal court, alleging decades of PFAS pollution and seeking roughly $30M to fix the town’s water system.