Weekend Outlook

Weekend Outlook: March 13-16, 2026

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After an early taste of Spring this week, Mother Nature is going to remind us that it’s still March, and astronomical Spring doesn’t start for another week.

Average high temperatures for mid-March are in the middle 40s. Image provided by weathermodels.com

A wave of low pressure will ride along the cold front that crossed the region earlier today, bringing in some additional precipitation this evening. We’ll see rain changing over to sleet and then snow during the late afternoon and evening, ending before midnight. Some places could see a coating to perhaps an inch of accumulation, mainly on grassy surfaces, before everything winds down. We’ll see some clearing overnight, but clouds quickly move back in on Friday. A fast-moving system will bring in some snow or rain showers Friday evening. There probably won’t be much accumulation, and what little there is, will be mainly on grassy surfaces, and mainly north of Route 2. Gusty winds behind the system will bring colder air back in for Saturday, with wind chills in the 20s and 30s during the daytime as air temperatures only get into the lower to middle 40s. Sunday looks to be a dry and seasonably cool day, but more changes are coming.

Wind gusts of 35-45 mph or higher are expected Saturday afternoon. Image provided by Weathermodels.com

A storm system that may produce blizzard conditions across the Great Lakes will begin heading towards southeastern Canada later Sunday. We’ll see some rain moving in Sunday night ahead of a warm front. Once the front moves through, rain will taper off Sunday morning, with gusty southerly winds bring much warmer air back in, with many places likely reaching 60 again on Monday. As a cold front trailing the system heads our way, we’ll see rain moving back in late in the day, and it could be heavy, with a rumble of thunder possible as well. While we do need the rain to help put a dent in the ongoing drought, the ground remains frozen in much of the region, so a lot of the rain won’t seep in. Many rivers are also running high due to some recent rain and melting snow, so another round of heavy rain could lead to some flooding.

Much of the region could see an inch or more of rainfall on Monday. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: Snow, sleet, and rain ending during the evening, less than 1 inch accumulation, mainly on grassy surfaces, skies clear out overnight. Low 24-31.

Friday: Sunny in the morning, clouds return in the afternoon, snow or rain showers possible by evening, becoming breezy. High 36-43.

Friday night: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy with some snow or rain showers likely, mainly north of Route 2, and mostly before midnight. Low 30-37.

Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, windy. High 40-47.

Saturday night: Clear skies, clouds may start to move back in late at night. Low 23-30.

Sunday: Becoming partly to mostly cloudy. High 38-45.

Sunday night: Cloudy with rain developing. Low 31-38 during the evening, temperatures start rising after midnight.

Monday: Rain tapers off early, then mostly cloudy and windy with more rain by late in the day, possibly a rumble of thunder. High 54-61, coolest across the South Coast and Cape Cod.

Weekend Outlook: March 6-9, 2026

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A rather messy storm will impact the region tonight and Friday, but milder weather is on the way.

A wintry mess is on the way for tonight and Friday morning. Image provided by the National Weather Service office in Norton, MA.

A frontal system is stalled out south of the region as high pressure in Atlantic Canada sends cold weather our way once again. Meanwhile, low pressure moving across the Midwest is sending some rain our way through the afternoon. As the colder air continues to filter in this evening, first at the surface, and then aloft, we’ll see rain changing to sleet, and possibly some freezing rain, mainly north of the Mass Pike, with mostly rain to the south. The best chance for freezing rain will be across the hills in Worcester County up into the Monadnocks of southwestern New Hampshire. As the colder air moves in aloft, a change to snow is expected, with rain changing to sleet south of Boston, though areas near the South Coast will likely stay mostly rain. Precipitation winds down Friday morning as the wave of low pressure pulls away. We’re looking at 2-4 inches of snow and sleet across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, mainly north of Route 2, with a coating to 2 inches south of there. Friday afternoon and evening will be cloudy, chilly, and damp, with some drizzle or freezing drizzle at times.

A wintry mess will create problems for the Friday morning commute. Loop provided by WeatherBell.

Saturday will be the start of the transition to milder weather. A stronger low pressure system will head into the Great Lakes, with southwest winds developing ahead of it. The clouds will hang tough for much of the day, though there could be a few sunny breaks, but temperatures will turn milder, likely topping 50 in many areas, though areas near the South Coast will stay in the 40s, as a southwest wind will be blowing off of the still-chilly Atlantic. A warm front moves through Saturday night, accompanied by a few rain showers, but it will keep temperatures mild through the night, likely staying in the 40s or even 50s during the overnight hours, helping to melt the snow we still have on the ground. A cold front moves through Sunday morning, possibly with another shower or two, but we’ll clear out behind it, with temperatures remaining mild, well into the 50s inland, 40s near the South Coast. High pressure then builds in for Monday with sunshine and mild temperatures, possibly reaching 60 in a few spots.

Monday is shaping up to be a fantastic day across the region. Image provided by weathermodels.com

Thursday night: Cloudy with rain likely, changing to sleet/freezing rain north of the Mass Pike, and eventually snow north of Route 2. Low 27-34.

Friday: Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain ending during the morning, cloudy with some drizzle or freezing drizzle and fog through the afternoon, breezy at times. Snow and sleet totals 2-4 inches north of Route 2, a coating to 2 inches south of Route 2, little to no accumulation across southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island. High 32-39.

Friday night: Plenty of clouds, some drizzle or freezing drizzle likely along with more fog. Low 29-36.

Saturday: Clouds and a few sunny breaks. High 43-50.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with a few showers, becoming breezy. Low 38-45 in the evening, temperatures rise overnight.

Sunday: Morning clouds and fog, possibly a shower, then becoming partly to mostly sunny in the afternoon. High 50-57, cooler across Cape Cod.

Sunday night: Clear skies. Low 31-38.

Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds. High 55-62, cooler across the South Coast and Cape Cod.

Weekend Outlook: February 27 – March 2, 2026

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For a change, we’ve got a mostly quiet weekend coming up across the region.

Temperatures could reach 50 in some areas Saturday afternoon. Image provided by WeatherBell.

High pressure settles in for tonight into Saturday with mostly dry weather. Temperatures will remain seasonably cool into Friday, but as the high moves off to the east, southwest to south winds will send milder air in, with some places possibly reaching 50 on Saturday, helping to start melting the glacier currently occupying most of New England. A cold front will move in early Sunday, accompanied by some light snow or snow showers during the morning hours. A few spots could pick up an inch or even two, but overall this is not a big deal. Temperatures start to drop behind the front in the afternoon, then we’ll see some clearing for Sunday night. A wave of low pressure passes well south of the region along the front on Monday, but it will keep some clouds in place.

A little bit of snow is expected Sunday morning. Image provided by weathermodels.com

Thursday night: Evening clouds, then becoming clear. Low 9-16, a little milder across urban areas and Cape Cod.

Friday: Plenty of sunshine. High 33-40.

Friday night: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 22-29, temperatures start to rise after midnight.

Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny. High 42-49.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Low 24-31.

Sunday: Light snow or snow showers during the morning, a coating to 2 inches is possible, skies start to clear out late in the day. High 30-37. temperatures start to drop in the afternoon.

Sunday night: Clear skies, much colder. Low 4-11.

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds. High 21-28.

Weekend Outlook: February 20-23, 2026

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A pair of low pressure systems make for a complicate forecast across the region.

A messy storm is on the way for Friday into part of Saturday. Loop provided by WeatherBell.

Clouds will stream back into the region tonight ahead of a low pressure system moving out of the Great Lakes. Precipitation will develop late Friday morning or early Friday afternoon. Temperatures will be close to freezing, but warmer air will move in aloft, so we’ll see sleet and some freezing rain across much of the region at the onset. The exceptions will be near the South Coast, where it will be plain rain as temperatures will be milder, and across central New Hampshire, where precipitation falls mainly as snow. During the day, a secondary area of low pressure will develop south of New England, and as it moves by at night, it will drag colder air southward, changing the precipitation over to snow from north to south. The system pulls away during the day Saturday, with some occasional snow showers likely not winding down until the afternoon. How much snow/sleet are we expecting? Much of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts will see less than 1 inch. Areas roughly north of Route 44 up to the Mass Pike will see 1-2 inches. North of the Pike we’re looking at 2-4 inches, with a little more, possibly 3-6″ from the hills of Worcester County up into southern and central New Hampshire.

Once the mix changes over to snow, a few inches are likely in many areas. Image provided by weathermodels.com

High pressure briefly builds in for Saturday night and Sunday, then we turn our attention to a low pressure system that will be developing near the Mid-Atlantic coastline. There is still considerable uncertainty with this storm in not only the track, but how strong it will get. This will determine how strong the winds get around here, whether there will be any coastal flooding, and of course, how much, if any, snow we’ll get. Right now, it looks like the storm will pass just far enough offshore so that the only places with a chance for some heavier snow will be across Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. However, there are some models that do bring heavier snow farther inland, so we can’t discount that possibility just yet. Of course, this could also end up like last weekend’s storm that passes so far offshore that only Nantucket had any snow. Either scenario is plausible at this point, and if it looks like a significant storm is more likely, we’ll write a special blog post on Sunday.

Is there a storm in our future for Sunday night and Monday? The models don’t agree. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: Becoming partly to mostly cloudy. Low 22-29.

Friday: Cloudy with a wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain developing around midday. High 33-40.

Friday night: Mix changing to light snow and show showers from north to south. Low 23-30.

Saturday: Cloudy with snow showers ending during the afternoon. High 31-38.

Saturday night: Some clearing after midnight. Low 14-21.

Sunday: Any morning sun disappears behind thickening clouds. High 30-37.

Sunday night: Cloudy and becoming windy with a chance of snow, mainly south of Boston. Low 21-28.

Monday: Mostly cloudy and windy with any snow ending. High 29-36.

Weekend Outlook: February 13-16, 2026

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This weekend will be something of a rarity for this winter – no big snowstorms and no bitterly cold temperatures.

Temperatures will be fairly close to normal for mid-February this weekend. Image provided by Weathermodels.com

High pressure will build in, keeping us dry and seasonably cool into Friday night. A weak system will move across the region early on Saturday, but it won’t have much moisture to work with. It could produce a few flurries, but for the most part, we’ll stay dry. High pressure returns later Saturday into Sunday, then we’re going to be watching a storm system moving out of the Mid-Atlantic states. This storm was the subject of plenty of hype earlier this week, but that hype seems to have gone away. Perhaps because most of the models keep the storm well south of New England now, with little to no impact other than some clouds later Sunday into Monday? Sure, there are still 1 or 2 outlier models that bring a little snow to parts of Southern New England, but they are just that – outliers. Unless something radically changes in the next day or two, our forecast will show it staying dry.

Despite earlier hype, low pressure should stay well south of New England on Monday. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: A few clouds around. Low 10-17.

Friday: Mostly sunny. High 30-37.

Friday night: Becoming partly to mostly cloudy, chance for a few late-night flurries. Low 14-21.

Saturday: Morning clouds, maybe a flurry, then becoming partly to mostly sunny in the afternoon. High 33-40.

Saturday night: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 15-22.

Sunday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then increasing afternoon clouds. High 31-38.

Sunday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 15-22.

Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High 34-41.

Weekend Outlook: January 30 – February 2, 2026

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We’re going to separate fantasy from reality in regards to a potential weekend storm, but first we’ve got some very cold weather to deal with.

Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for most of the region. Image provided by the National Weather Service office in Norton, MA.

If it hasn’t been cold enough for you this week, then we have good news for you – it’s going to get even cold for the next couple of days. A reinforcing shot of arctic air moves in tonight on gusty north to northwest winds. Temperatures will likely drop below zero across much of the region overnight, but when you factor in the wind, it will feel like 15 to 25 below zero by morning. While the winds will only slowly slacken on Friday, and we’ll have plenty of sunshine, it will remain quite cold, with highs likely staying in the teens. Another very cold night is expected Friday night, and with diminishing winds, some radiational cooling is expected, so we’ll once again drop below zero in much of the region. Saturday will also be chilly, but not as cold as Friday, with highs likely getting into the 20s. We’ll also have more sunshine, but high clouds will start to stream in during the afternoon and evening ahead of a low pressure system developing off the Southeast coast.

Bitterly cold wind chills are expected Friday morning. Image provided by WeatherBell.

Despite the hype all week, we are not expecting another major snowstorm for much of the region at this point. Oh, it could still happen, but the odds continue to decrease for most (but not all) of the region. As the low heads northward on Sunday, it will rapidly strengthen – you’ve probably heard the term “bombogenesis” used. This term has been around for a long time, and the definition is a storm whose lowest pressure falls by 24mb or more over a 24 hour period. If you look at your home barometer, it’s probably reading around 29.9″ of mercury right now, which is about 1013mb. The low pressure system that will spawn our ocean storm is currently over northern Texas with a minimum pressure of 1015mb. By the time it reaches the Carolina coast, it should be down to around 1008mb. When it passes well south and east of New England Sunday night, it should be down to about 965-970mb. When a storm strengthens like that, the gradient between it and high pressure to the north will result in very strong winds, especially near the coast. This will be the case around here for Sunday and into Monday. We’re also near the astronomical high tides, so for northeast and north-facing coastal locations, some coastal flooding is possible with the high tides Sunday morning and again Monday morning.

Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible on Sunday, especially along the coast. Image provided by Weathermodels.com

OK, it’s going to be cold, it’s going to be windy, there could be flooding issues along the coast, but what about snow? Well, the models aren’t in complete agreement yet, but they’re getting there, in terms of the potential for snow. For now, the system looks to be far enough offshore to prevent much of the region from a significant snowstorm. In fact, there’s a very good chance that areas north and west of Interstate 95 could see little to no snow at all. South and east of I-95, some snow is possible, becoming more likely the farther south and east you go. If anyone were to get significant snow from this, it would be Cape Cod (especially the Outer Cape), and Nantucket. Now, could the models start showing a trend closer to the coast, thus bringing more snow in farther north and west? Of course they could – the storm is still 3 days away, but at this point, it’s not looking likely. Obviously, we’ll keep a close eye on it. As the storm pulls away on Monday we’ll clear out, but winds may remain gusty.

The best chance for some snow Sunday afternoon looks to be across Cape Cod. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: Evening clouds, maybe a lingering snow shower across the Outer Cape, then becoming clear and very cold. Low -4 to +3, a little milder on Cape Cod.

Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, breezy, and cold. High 11-18.

Friday night: Mostly clear, winds diminish in the evening. Low 0 to -7, a little milder on Cape Cod.

Saturday: Sunshine dimmed by increasing afternoon high clouds. High 17-24.

Saturday night: Becoming mostly cloudy, winds start to increase late at night. Low 1-8, a little milder along the coast.

Sunday: Cloudy and windy with a chance of snow, mainly across southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. High 21-28, a little milder across Cape Cod.

Sunday night: Any snow ending in the evening, some gradual clearing after midnight, winds slowly diminish. Low 12-19.

Monday: Becoming partly to mostly sunny, breezy in the morning. High 27-34.

Weekend Outlook: January 23-26, 2026

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You may have heard that there’s a little storm on the way. Well, before that happens, it’s also going to get ridiculously cold. We’ll get to all of that in this blog, but we’ll tell you right now, you won’t find a forecast for snow amounts. It’s too early for that, and there’s too much uncertainty still. We’ll tell you how we think the storm will evolve and its likely impacts around here, how cold it will get Before the Storm (and how that will impact things), and lots of musical references, but we’re not going to give you a snowfall forecast. We may do that in another blog post tomorrow, but for now, we’ll leave the hype to all of the TV meteorologists and Facebook Forecasters of the world.

A variety of watches, warnings and advisories are in effect across the eastern US. Image provided by the National Weather Service Eastern Region

After a somewhat mild day today, a cold front will move through this evening, possibly accompanied by a few snow showers, but the more noticeable effect will be cooler air moving in tonight. On Friday, an arctic cold front will cross the region, possibly with some additional snow showers or squalls, and that is what will start the Change in the Weather. Bitterly cold air will flood into the region behind that front. Temperatures will plunge into the single numbers and below zero across the region, with wind chills well below zero thanks to gusty northwest winds, making you dream about those Hot Summer Nights. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for much of the region. On Saturday, sunshine will start to fade as high Clouds Race Across the Sky, but it will remain Stone Cold, with high temperatures only getting into the teens at best, with wind chills still near or below zero before winds die down in the afternoon. Clouds will continue to stream in Saturday night, but it will remain chilly. This brings us to Sunday.

Wind chills of -10 to -20 are expected Saturday morning. Image provided by WeatherBell.

Low pressure moving into the Southwest will run into the arctic airmass covering much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation over the next few days. Moderate to heavy snow is expected from the Southern Plains across to the Tennessee Valley and parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. To the south of these areas, a significant sleet and freezing rain storm is likely from parts of Texas into the Deep South. Places like Dallas, Little Rock and perhaps Nashville and Atlanta could be Trapped Under Ice by the end of the weekend. By Sunday, that system will move off the Carolina coast and head northeastward, developing as it passes south and east of Cape Cod early Monday. Sunday will start off cloudy and cold, with snow likely moving in by mid-to-late afternoon from southwest to northeast. With some very cold air in place, it will be more of a fluffy snow, easier to clean up, but it also piles up a lot more quickly. Snow will continue through the night, possibly heavy at times, slowly winding down during the day on Monday. The questions now are:

  1. How much does the very dry air in place slow down the start of the snow on Sunday?
  2. How heavy does the snow fall at times Sunday night into Monday?
  3. When will the snow actually end?
  4. How close will the system actually track to the coast?
  5. Will temperatures get up close to freezing across parts of southeastern Massachusetts behind a coastal front?
  6. Could there be some sleet and/or rain near the South Coast and Cape Cod?

With this many questions that we don’t have answers to at this point, it would be irresponsible to try and forecast snowfall totals, so we won’t do that. We will say that it is likely that much of the region gets 6 inches or more, but beyond that, we won’t commit to anything else.

After some snow showers/squalls tonight and Friday, you see the snow spreading in on Sunday. Loop provided by Weathermodels.com

Thursday night: Partly to mostly cloudy, chance for a few snow showers, skies start to clear out late at night. Low 16-23.

Friday: A mix of sun and clouds, chance for some snow showers or squalls, breezy. High 27-34.

Friday night: Becoming clear, breezy, and bitterly cold. Low -3 to +4, a little milder across Cape Cod.

Saturday: Sunny and breezy in the morning, high clouds stream in during the afternoon. High 10-17.

Saturday night: Becoming mostly cloudy. Low -1 to +6.

Sunday: Cloudy with snow developing by mid-to-late afternoon. High 13-20 north and west of I-95, 21-28 south and east.

Sunday night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with a little sleet or rain near the South Coast and Cape Cod, becoming breezy. Low 8-15 north and west of I-95, 16-23 south and east.

Monday: Snow gradually ending, breezy. High 16-23 north and west of I-95, 24-31 south and east.

Weekend Outlook: January 16-19, 2026

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Hope you enjoyed our recent mild weather, because winter is about to return.

Wind chills will be in the teens and lower 20s when you walk out the door Friday morning. Image provided by WeatherBell.

A cold front crossed the region earlier today, and cooler air has already started to move in. Another weak disturbance moves through tonight, possibly producing a few snow showers or squalls, followed by even colder air. High pressure builds in tomorrow, setting up a chilly day. With a large upper-level low pressure area settling into the Northeast we’ll see clouds pop up after some morning sunshine. Clouds thicken back up at night as another weak system heads out of the Great Lakes and towards New England. This one will bring in some precipitation on Saturday. South and east of I-95 it should be mostly rain, but north and west of there a period of light snow or snow showers is expected. We’re only looking at an inch, maybe 2 in spots, so it’s not that big of a deal, but if you’re going to be out and about during the day Saturday you’ll want to keep this in mind. This brings us to Sunday.

Some light snow is expected north and west of Boston on Saturday. Image provided by Weathermodels.com

You may have seen or heard the hype on Wednesday about the “blockbuster” storm head our way for Sunday. Well, that is not likely to be the case. One run of one model (that hasn’t done so well lately) showed that yesterday afternoon, and all the Facebook Forecasters (and some of the local TV meteorologists) jumped all over it. We don’t do “wishcasting” here, we focus on actual forecasting. Yes, there will be a storm moving up the coast, but it is not likely to be a major snowstorm for the region. In fact, there are some models that keep it completely offshore with no impacts at all. We think it’ll be close enough to spread some light snow into parts of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, possibly as far north as the Boston area, but even that is not a lock by any means. In fact, the precipitation could end up as rain across parts of Cape Cod if the storm passes close enough. As for the timing, that’s also a question mark. Some models have the precipitation move in by early afternoon, some hold off until evening. With the Patriots kicking off at 3:00, a lot of people will be paying attention to the forecast. We wouldn’t be surprised at all if there is snow during the game, especially during the second half. We’ll likely do another blog post about this system on Saturday, once things are a little more locked in. At that point, we’ll go deeper into an accumulation forecast, but for now, we don’t anticipate anywhere picking up more than 6 inches. The system pulls away Sunday night, but another upper-level disturbance moves through on Monday with some clouds and possibly a few flurries.

The models all have different ideas about the potential storm on Sunday. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: A few snow showers or squalls possible, otherwise partly cloudy, breezy. Low 15-22.

Friday: Morning sun, increasing afternoon clouds, windy. High 27-34.

Friday night: Becoming mostly cloudy, snow showers possible towards daybreak. Low 21-28, temperatures may rise a little overnight.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, light snow and snow showers developing north and west of I-95, rain, possibly mixed with a little snow, south and east. High 35-42.

Saturday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 25-32.

Sunday: Cloudy with some snow developing in the afternoon, mainly south and east of I-95, possibly mixed with rain across Cape Cod. High 32-39.

Sunday night: Any snow ending, becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Low 18-25.

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds, chance for a few flurries, breezy. High 28-35.

Weekend Outlook: January 9-12, 2026

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A pair of storm systems will impact our weather over the next few days, but mostly with rain, not snow.

It’s been fairly dry so far this winter, so we’re still experiencing drought conditions across much of the region. Image provided by the National Drought Mitigation Center.

High pressure will slide off to the east tonight, with winds shifting into the southwest, bringing some milder air in. Friday will be relatively mild (by January standards), but clouds will be streaming in ahead of a low pressure system headed for the Great Lakes. As that system moves into Quebec some showers are likely ahead of it Friday evening before a cold front moves through overnight. That front will stall out south of New England allowing some cooler air to move back in. Meanwhile, another low pressure system will head towards the Great Lakes, trying to bring that front back northward as a warm front. As that system moves into Ontario, a secondary low pressure system will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coastline., preventing that warm front from moving in, and giving the new low pressure area a path eastward. This will bring more substantial and widespread rain in for late Saturday into Sunday morning. However, with the cold air in place, precipitation may start as some sleet or freezing rain well north and west of Boston, mainly interior southern New Hampshire and northern Worcester County, as the rain moves in later Saturday. A few additional rain or snow showers in the afternoon as an upper-level low pressure area crosses the Northeast, then high pressure builds in for Monday with cooler and drier conditions. For the Patriots game Sunday evening, it should be mostly cloudy at kickoff, winds out of the northwest at 5-10 mph, with a game time temperature around 37, dropping into the lower 30s by the end of the game.

Much of the area could receive between half an inch and one inch of rainfall this weekend. Image provided by WeatherBell.

Thursday night: Becoming partly to mostly cloudy. Low 22-29.

Friday: More clouds than sun, becoming breezy in the afternoon, showers possible towards evening. High 41-48.

Friday night: Cloudy with showers likely, mainly before midnight. Temperatures continue to rise until midnight, then drop to 33-40 by daybreak.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with rain developing from southwest to northeast, possibly starting as some sleet or freezing rain well north and west of Boston. High 40-47.

Saturday night: Any mixed precipitation changes to all well rain north and west of Boston, periods of rain elsewhere. Low 33-40.

Sunday: Rain ends by midday, mostly cloudy with a few more rain or snow showers possible late in the day. High 38-45.

Sunday night: Gradual clearing, breezy. Low 23-30.

Monday: Partly to mostly sunny, breezy. High 32-39.

Weekend Outlook: December 25 -29, 2025

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We’re in an active weather pattern, but that doesn’t mean it’s a snowy one.

Wind chills will be near or below zero Friday morning. Image provided by WeatherBell.

The storm that brought us the snow on Tuesday will continue to pull away tonight, taking any lingering snow showers along the coast with it, then skies should clear out for a while this evening, before clouds quickly return. A weak disturbance may produce a few snow showers Christmas morning, then we’ll start to clear out in the afternoon as a cold front drops southward across the region. Breezy and colder weather settles in for Christmas night into Friday morning, then clouds come right back in. Low pressure moving out of the Great Lakes will head southeastward, passing south of the region Friday night and Saturday. The question is – how far north does the precipitation shield from the system extend? Some models bring the snow all the way up to the MA/NH border, some only bring it to the South Coast. We think it’ll be somewhere in between, so we’re expecting some light snow Friday night into Saturday morning mainly south of the Mass Pike. The farther south and west you go, the better the chance for some accumulations. Drier weather returns later Saturday with some clearing, but clouds quickly return again on Sunday as another system heads our way. This one will likely pass north and west of the region, with rain Sunday evening into Monday morning. However, there may be enough cold air in place late Sunday so that the precipitation starts as some sleet or freezing rain north and west of Boston, before changing to plain rain at night. A cold front trailing the system moves through Monday morning, with clearing, breezy, and colder weather returning in the afternoon.

Will it snow Friday night or not? The models don’t agree. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Christmas Eve: Becoming clear this evening, clouds return after midnight. Low 19-26, temperatures may rise after midnight.

Christmas Day: Morning clouds, chance for a few flurries or sprinkles, becoming partly sunny and breezy in the afternoon. High 36-43.

Thursday night: Clear skies, except partly to mostly cloudy across much of Cape Cod, breezy. Low 6-13.

Friday: Morning sun, then increasing clouds. High 20-27.

Friday night: Plenty of clouds, chance for some light snow, mainly south of the Mass Pike. Low 11-18.

Saturday: Morning clouds and possibly some light snow, then becoming partly sunny. High 24-31.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Low 12-19.

Sunday: Some morning sun, then clouds return. High 34-41.

Sunday night: Cloudy with rain developing, possibly starting as freezing rain or sleet north and west of Boston. Low 25-32 in the evening, temperatures rise overnight.

Monday: Rain ending, some late-day clearing, breezy. High 37-44.