Boston is starting this Friday wrapped in patchy drizzle and fog, with a high near 54°F and a 20% chance of isolated afternoon showers — but one of the nicest spring weekends in months is right behind it. Keep an eye on the Boston weather forecast for any updates through the day.
Today’s Setup
Patchy drizzle and reduced visibility make for a slow morning commute, especially along the waterfront and through the Back Bay. The fog is most stubborn before 10 AM ET, with isolated showers possible between 10 AM and 4 PM ET. A northeast wind of 2 to 9 mph adds to the chill — keep a jacket and umbrella close. The National Weather Service puts precipitation chances at just 20%, and the Weather Prediction Center confirms the chance of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance is less than 5% today, so no real flooding concerns.
Best Window To Be Outside
Conditions should gradually improve through late afternoon once the fog starts to break. But Saturday is the day to plan around. Patchy fog clears before 7 AM ET, then full sunshine takes over with a high near 77°F and a southwest breeze of 7 to 14 mph — Castle Island, the Esplanade, and the Emerald Necklace will be absolutely packed. Sunday goes even warmer, near 82°F, with only a 7% chance of rain. Back-to-back spring gems.
Allergy and Wind Note
Today’s light northeast wind (2 to 9 mph) offers a modest break for allergy sufferers — pollen dispersal is suppressed under foggy, calm conditions. Saturday’s southwest wind ramps up to 7 to 14 mph, which can push tree pollen counts higher across the metro. If you’re planning a longer run along the Charles River Esplanade this weekend, a hydration running vest keeps you hands-free and comfortable for the long haul.
Revs Gameday: New England Revolution vs. Minnesota United FC
Saturday’s forecast is a soccer fan’s dream. The New England Revolution host Minnesota United FC on May 16 at Gillette Stadium under sunny skies with a high near 77°F — prime tailgating weather. Evening temperatures cool to around 59°F, so layer up: a New England Revolution scarf is perfect for the second half chill, and showing up in a New England Revolution jersey never gets old. Get tickets on SeatGeek while seats are still available.
Also this weekend: CMAT plays Citizens House of Blues Boston on Saturday (May 16), and the Bilmuri Kinda Hard Tour hits MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Sunday (May 17). Grab a Bilmuri t-shirt ahead of the show or Find tickets on StubHub if you haven’t locked in a spot yet.
Dinner Tonight
A cool, foggy Friday calls for something warm and easy — a big bowl of pasta with marinara or a quick veggie stir-fry fits the mood perfectly and comes together in under 30 minutes. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered right to your door.
Next Few Days
After today’s gray opener, Boston flips the script hard: sunny and 77°F on Saturday, near 82°F on Sunday with barely any rain in sight. It’s shaping up to be one of the best weekends of the spring — get outside and make the most of it.
