Boston weather today is mostly cloudy with a high near 57°F and northeast winds at 5 to 8 mph—a decent start to the day, but beneficial rainfall is on the way.
Here’s what our National Weather Service forecasters are tracking: you’ll have a dry, lull-filled afternoon through early evening, perfect for a quick errand run around the Seaport or a stroll through Boston Common. But don’t let that fool you. Rain and scattered showers will increase in coverage later this afternoon and evening, with the main event arriving tonight around 10 PM ET through Thursday morning.
The system moving in is what we call a “quick hitter”—a weak but organized low-pressure system tracking from the mid-Atlantic toward Cape Cod. Expect the bulk of the rain to fall overnight into Thursday morning, with most areas picking up a beneficial 0.25 to 1.00 inch of much-needed moisture. A few rumbles of thunder are possible Thursday morning, especially between 6 AM and 10 AM ET, as the upper-level trough moves through. By Thursday evening, the rain wraps up from west to east, with any lingering showers clearing the Cape and Islands by sunset.
What to do today: If you’re heading to the Dethklok & Amon Amarth concert at MGM Music Hall at Fenway tonight, grab your tickets on SeatGeek—you’ll want to arrive early and stay dry inside. For the Red Sox vs. Houston Astros game at Fenway on Friday, conditions will be much better, so snag your Find tickets on StubHub now. Pick up Official team gear on Fanatics to show your support.
Thursday looks wet and cool (high 57°F), so indoor activities are your best bet. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is performing at the Boch Center Wang Theatre Thursday evening—a perfect rainy-day escape. Or catch the Bruins Rd 1 Hm Gm 3 against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden on Friday night; playoff hockey indoors beats any weather!
If you’re planning weekend outdoor work—mowing the lawn, yard projects around Brookline or Cambridge—hold off until Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. Thursday will be too wet.
For tailgating or any outdoor setup this week, consider a pop-up canopy tent with weights and bungee cord assortment to secure gear against the gusty winds expected Friday and into the weekend.
Dinner idea: Rainy nights call for a warm, comforting pasta or stir-fry. Order groceries on Amazon Fresh to stock up on fresh vegetables, pasta, and sauce without leaving home. Grab lawn fertilizer spring while you’re at it—you’ll want to feed that grass once the rain passes.
Looking ahead: This weekend turns unsettled and cooler, with another round of showers possible Sunday into early next week. Coastal flooding is not a major concern thanks to low astro tides, though persistent onshore flow later in the week may bring a 1-foot surge.
Stay dry out there, neighbors!
