Boston is heading into a cool, overcast Saturday with a high near 63°F — the last dry window before a thoroughly wet Sunday soaks the region ahead of Memorial Day.
Today’s Setup
A high-pressure system sitting north of New England is funneling cool northeast winds of 1 to 9 mph into the area, locking in thick cloud cover through the afternoon. The good news: the National Weather Service says dry air in the lower levels should keep the rain at bay for most of the day. Allergy sufferers can expect some relief as the approaching rain will eventually knock pollen down, but counts may stay elevated through Saturday afternoon before showers arrive.
Best Window To Be Outside
Today is your outdoor opportunity before the bottom falls out Sunday. Walk the Esplanade, squeeze in a jog around Jamaica Pond, or head to Fenway for Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins — conditions look fine through game time. A light fleece and a Boston Red Sox fitted cap handle the 63°F perfectly. If you’re lacing up for a run first, a hydration running vest keeps you fueled and hands-free on the trails.
Tonights lineup is busy too: the Ari Lennox - The Vacancy Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway and the AfroCity Music Festival at Big Night Live are both happening. Both are indoor venues, so no weather worries once you’re inside — Get tickets on SeatGeek if you still need them.
Rain and Sunday Risk
Rain begins spreading inland from the west by late Saturday afternoon and turns widespread overnight. By Sunday, the National Weather Service gives a 100% chance of rain all day — a gray, cool high of only 55°F with southeast winds of 5 to 12 mph and a quarter to half inch of new rainfall possible. Sunday night escalates into showers and thunderstorms as a potent low pushes through.
The Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins on Sunday at Fenway is going to be a wet one — check ahead for any schedule updates. Grab a Boston Red Sox jersey before the series wraps up. For fans headed to the Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band concert at TD Garden on Sunday, you’re dry inside the Garden, but budget extra travel time in the rain. A Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band t-shirt will have you show-ready the moment you walk in.
What To Wear Or Bring
Saturday: a light jacket or mid-layer, jeans, and sneakers. Sunday: full rain shell, waterproof footwear, and an umbrella — no exceptions. Leave the canvas sneakers at home.
Dinner Tonight
A cloudy, cool Saturday evening is made for something warm and simple. A big pot of pasta with a rich tomato sauce is perfect comfort food for a gray New England night. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered to your door — Amazon Fresh groceries make it easy to skip the store on a dreary pre-rain weekend.
Next Few Days
Memorial Day starts wet, but the National Weather Service says conditions improve through Monday afternoon. The bigger reward comes mid-week when summer-like warmth finally arrives before temperatures trend back toward seasonable with a few showers possible by late in the week. Keep tabs on the Boston weather forecast as the holiday week shapes up.
