October has arrived, which means that 2026 is now 3/4 over. October can be an interesting month. We’ve had snow before, but we’ve also hit 90. Over average high temperatures start the month in the upper 60s, and end the month in the upper 50s. Most locations in our area will see their first frost during October in most years (possibly even next week). Of course, October is also one of the best months of the year if you’re a sports fan.

A cold front will head towards the region on Friday. Ahead of, we will see some sunshine in the morning, but it will be a breezy and mild day, with many places getting close to or over 80 degrees, likely for the last time in 2026. The front moves through in the evening, accompanied by a few showers, then high pressure builds in with sunshine and cooler air for Saturday. With clear skies and light winds, Saturday night will likely be on the chilly side. Sunday is a bit of a question mark at this point. That cold front will be stalled out well south of us, and a wave of low pressure will ride along it. Most of the models keep the rainfall associated with the system too far south to impact us, but not all of them. Could there be a period of showers near the South Coast late Sunday and Sunday night? It’s possible, but we’re not sure it’s likely at this point. Another cold front moves through on Monday. Ahead of it, it’ll be another mild day, with some places possibly reaching 70. Behind it, some rather chilly air will settle in. We’ll delve deeper into that in our Weekly Outlook early Monday, but don’t be surprised if much of the region sees its first frost of the fall Tuesday night.

Thursday night: Becoming partly cloudy. Low 61-68.

Friday: Morning sun, then clouds increase and thicken up in the afternoon with some showers likely, breezy. High 77-84, cooler near the South Coast and Cape Cod.

Friday night: Any showers end in the evening, skies clear out after midnight. Low 51-58.

Saturday: Plenty of sunshine with a few afternoon clouds. High 62-69.

Saturday night: Clear skies. Low 42-49, a little milder in urban areas and near the coast.

Sunday: Sunny in the morning, clouds return in the afternoon, chance for a few showers near the South Coast late in the day. High 59-66.

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, chance for a few showers, mainly near the South Coast. Low 46-53.

Monday: Becoming partly to mostly sunny and breezy. High 62-69.