Weekend Outlook

Weekend Outlook: September 18-21, 2026

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Some cooler weather is on the way this weekend along with some rain.

Temperatures will be below normal this weekend. Image provided by weathermodels.com

A cold front will move across the region tonight with some showers accompanying it, though most of them should be done before midnight. High pressure builds in for Friday with developing sunshine and mild temperatures. A rather chilly night is expected Friday night with clear skies and light winds, though some clouds overnight may keep temperatures from dropping too much, Saturday will be much cooler, as east to northeast winds around the high bring cooler air in from the Atlantic. Clouds start to move back in Saturday night as another system heads our way. The models have had differing ideas with this system for a few days now, but they are finally starting to come together, but there are still some differences to work out. Some models have showers move in during the morning with steadier rain by early afternoon, while more of them keep the morning dry with the large high pressure area over eastern Canada still influencing our weather, with showers developing during the afternoon or evening, and steadier rain late in the day and into the night. We’re leaning towards the latter scenario. If you’re heading to the Patriots home opener on Sunday in Foxborough, we’re cautiously optimistic that much of the game should be dry with only a few showers around, but are aware of the possibility that it could be wetter. Rain should end early Monday, though showers may linger near the South Coast into part of the day, but high pressure will be building back in from the north with some drier air, especially north of Boston.

Will the rain arrive before kickoff on Sunday? Some models say yes, some don’t. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: Showers ending, skies start to clear out late at night. Low 61-68.

Friday: Becoming partly to mostly sunny. High 72-79.

Friday night: Clear during the evening, becoming partly cloudy overnight. Low 44-51, a little milder in urban areas and right along the coast.

Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds, cooler. High 61-68.

Saturday night: Increasing clouds. Low 46-53.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, showers developing from west to east during the afternoon. High 59-66.

Sunday night: Periods of rain, tapering off late at night. Low 49-56.

Monday: Lingering showers near the South Coast in the morning, becoming partly sunny during the afternoon, especially north of the Mass Pike, breezy. High 61-68.

Weekend Outlook: September 11-14, 2026

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Once again, we’re looking at a weekend that is mostly, but not completely, dry and mild.

Saturday morning could be on the cool side. Image provided by weathermodels.com.

High pressure settles in with drier and cooler weather tonight, lasting into a good portion of Saturday. Some clouds may hang around tonight with a wave of low pressure running along an offshore frontal system. Friday will be a Chamber of Commerce type day with sunshine, seasonably mild temperatures, and low humidity. With clear skies and light winds, Friday night will be cool, with some places likely dropping into the 40s by daybreak. Saturday will start off with some sunshine, but we’ll see clouds start to stream in during the afternoon ahead a low pressure system heading our way. Some showers are likely Saturday night into Sunday morning, ending from west to east by early afternoon. There is the potential for some heavy downpours, especially during the overnight hours, mostly likely near the South Coast. We’ll clear out at night, then high pressure builds in with sunshine and mild temperatures again on Monday.

Saturday night and early Sunday are looking wet right now. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 56-63.

Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds. High 71-78.

Friday night: Clear and cool. Low 48-55.

Saturday: Sunny through the morning, clouds start to move in during the afternoon. High 71-78.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with showers developing. Low 59-66.

Sunday: Showers ending from west to east during the morning, some sunny breaks develop late in the day. High 71-78.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy. Low 58-65.

Monday: Partly to mostly sunny. High 70-77.

Weekend Outlook: September 4-7, 2026

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Labor Day weekend has arrived – the unofficial end of summer, and at least one or two days will feel more like early fall.

Temperatures are normally in the middle to upper 70s in early September. Image provided by weathermodels.com

A cold front pushes through the region this evening, with any lingering showers ending, followed by some clear overnight. High pressure then builds in at the surface, but an upper-level low will take it’s time crossing the Northeast. The result will be morning sun, afternoon clouds, and a few pop-up showers on Friday, perhaps a few more on Saturday. A storm system south of Nova Scotia may send a few more clouds in late Saturday and Saturday night, but any rainfall should stay well to our east. With the upper low overhead, temperatures will be relatively cool on Saturday and Sunday, but will start to moderate for Monday with drier air as the upper-low slides off to the east.

Surface high pressure to our north and west and an upper-level low result in cooler weather this weekend. Image provided by Tropical Tidbits.

Thursday night: Showers end in the evening, some late night clearing. Low 60-67.

Friday: Becoming partly to mostly sunny in the morning, clouds return in the afternoon with a passing shower possible. High 77-84.

Friday night: Mostly clear. Low 58-65.

Saturday: Partly sunny, a few showers or a thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 69-76.

Saturday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 52-59.

Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds, breezy. High 66-73.

Sunday night: Clear skies. Low 51-58.

Labor Day: Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. High 71-78.

Weekend Outlook: August 28-31, 2026

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The last 4 days of meteorological summer are upon us, and for the most part they’ll be good.

For parts of eastern New England, this has been one of the warmest summers on record. Image provided by the Southeast Regional Climate Center.

A frontal system will slowly move across the region over the next 24 hours. This system will produce showers and thunderstorms to our west through the evening, some of which could be strong to severe, but only a few widely scattered showers are expected across our area overnight. On Friday, we’ll see a few more showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, but the bulk of the day should be dry. High pressure then builds in for the weekend with drier and seasonably warm conditions. As we get into Monday, a backdoor cold front will start dropping southward. Temperatures will depend on how quickly the front moves in, but only a few showers will accompany it, so most of the day should remain dry.

Temperatures will remain a little above normal for the next few days. Image provided by weathermodels.com

Thursday night: Partly to mostly cloudy with some widely scattered showers and areas of patchy fog. Low 64-71.

Friday: Partly sunny, a few showers and thunderstorms likely, mostly in the afternoon. High 78-85.

Friday night: Showers and storms end in the evening, becoming partly cloudy. Low 56-63.

Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny. High 74-81.

Saturday night: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 57-64.

Sunday: Sunshine and some afternoon clouds. High 78-85.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy. Low 61-68.

Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun with some showers likely. High 75-82.

Weekend Outlook: August 21-24, 2026

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Some rain is on the way for parts of the weekend, but it won’t be a washout.

Episodes of showers and dry periods are likely through the weekend. Loop provided by weathermodels.com

A cold front will move across the region this evening and then stall out just to the south, controlling our weather for the next few days. Showers shower taper off this evening as the front settles south, but may continue across parts of the South Coast and Cape Cod into the night. High pressure will try to build in from the north on Friday with some drier air, but a wave of low pressure riding along the front to our south may bring in another period of showers to parts of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. As we get into the weekend, an upper-level low pressure area will settle into southeastern Canada. Disturbances rotating around it may help trigger additional waves of low pressure riding along the front. Another batch of showers will likely accompany one of those waves late Saturday and Saturday night. Sunday looks to be a day with some sun and occasional showers. Keep an eye to the sky (or radar) if you have outdoor plans. Much of the day should remain dry, but there will be some showers around. By Monday, high pressure starts building back in, but with the upper low nearby we’ll still have some clouds and maybe a shower or two.

Some heavier rainfall totals are possible south of Boston this weekend. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: Plenty of clouds, some showers during the evening, possibly lingering into the overnight near the South Coast and Cape Cod. Low 59-66.

Friday: Some sunshine from the Merrimack Valley into southern New Hampshire, lots of clouds elsewhere, chance for a few showers across southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. High 71-78.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy, chance for a shower or two across Cape Cod. Low 58-65.

Saturday: Plenty of clouds, showers likely, especially during the afternoon, mainly south of Boston. High 69-76.

Saturday night: Cloudy with more showers. Low 60-67.

Sunday: Clouds and some sunny breaks, some occasional showers possible. High 74-81.

Sunday night: Showers taper off in the evening, becoming partly cloudy. Low 60-67.

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds, chance for an afternoon shower. High 76-83.

Weekend Outlook: August 7-10, 2026

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This is going to be one of the shortest and easiest to write forecasts we’ve ever done.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of the region into Friday. Image provided by the National Weather Service office in Norton, MA.

A Bermuda High will remain anchored off the East Coast through the weekend and into early next week. That will result in very warm to hot and humid conditions with a daily chance for showers and thunderstorms. It won’t be as hot as the heat wave we had in early July, but it will be quite humid, so the heat index will remain uncomfortable. We’re not expecting widespread severe weather, but some of the thunderstorms that pop up each afternoon could produce heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Dewpoints will remain in the upper 60s to middle 70s through much of the weekend. Loop provided by Weathermodels.com

Thursday night: Any showers or thunderstorms taper off and end during the evening, becoming clear to partly cloudy with areas of fog developing. Low 68-75.

Friday: Sunshine and some afternoon clouds with some late-day showers and thunderstorms popping up. High 86-93.

Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms end in the evening, becoming clear to partly cloudy. Low 68-75.

Saturday: Partly sunny, chance for some showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. High 84-91.

Saturday night: Any showers or storms end in the evening mostly clear overnight. Low 67-74.

Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, slight chance for a late-day shower or thunderstorm. High 85-92.

Sunday night: Clear skies. Low 64-71.

Monday: A mix of sun and clouds, chance for an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. High 85-92.

Weekend Outlook: July 24-27, 2026

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In the winter, when you’re thinking about a long summer weekend, this is the weather you are dreaming about.

Below normal temperatures are expected through the weekend. Image provided by WeatherBell.

High pressure in the Great Lakes will slide eastward over the next few days. The result will be sunshine, low humidity, and mild temperatures for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as well. There could be a little haze from wildfire smoke at times, but nothing like what we had a couple of weeks ago. By Monday, the next system will begin approaching. We’ll see some clouds start to move in, with a chance for showers and thunderstorms late in the day as a warm front approaches.

High temperatures are usually in the lower to middle 80s at this time of year. Image provided by weathermodels.com

Thursday night: Clear skies. Low 55-62.

Friday: Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. High 79-86.

Friday night: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 56-63.

Saturday: Plenty of sunshine. High 77-84.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Low 54-61.

Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds. High 76-83.

Sunday night: Clear to partly cloudy. Low 55-62.

Monday: Partly sunny, chance for showers and thunderstorms towards evening. High 79-86.

Weekend Outlook: July 17-20, 2026

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Some more smoke is in our future, but so is some rain.

Plumes of smoke will continue to move in over the next few days. Loop provided by weathermodels.com

Another plume of smoke will move through this evening, but a cold front is moving through at the same time. The front will produce a few showers and thunderstorms through the evening, but most of us will remain dry, especially south of the Mass Pike. As the front slides offshore it will take the smoke with it. Friday should be a rather nice day with sunshine, lower humidity, and warm temperatures. Another plume of smoke will start to move in towards evening, but most of the day should be smoke free. After that, low pressure will start heading our way, sending a warm front through. Saturday may start off with some hazy sun, but clouds will quickly move in, with humidity levels also rising. Some showers and thunderstorms are expected late in the day and at night. We need all the rain we can get to help put a dent in the drought, and this will provide some, but we need a lot more and to have it fall with more consistency. We’ll gradually clear out behind the system on Sunday, with cooler and drier air return. High pressure provides us with sunshine and seasonably mild temperatures on Monday, though we need to watch to see if more smoke will head our way.

Some models show the potential for heavy rain across Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts Saturday, but many don’t. Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: Evening clouds and smoke, showers and thunderstorms ending, then clearing overnight. Low 56-63.

Friday: Plenty of sunshine, some smoke and haze may return towards evening. High 78-85.

Friday night: Clear to partly cloudy, some haze and smoke around. Low 56-63.

Saturday: Some hazy morning sun, then becoming partly to mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon, breezy. High 82-89.

Saturday night: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms gradually ending. Low 64-71.

Sunday: Becoming mostly sunny, breezy, less humid. High 78-85.

Sunday night: Clear skies. Low 57-64.

Monday: Partly to mostly sunny, some smoke and haze could return late in the day. High 77-84.

Weekend Outlook: July 10-13, 2026

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Hot and humid weather will make a brief return, but most of the weekend looks rather nice.

It will feel like it is in the 90s across most of the region Thursday afternoon. Image provided by WeatherBell.

High pressure sitting offshore has brought high humidity back to the region along with very warm to hot conditions, but it won’t last too long. A cold front will cross the region on Friday, with showers and thunderstorms ahead of it during the afternoon and evening. We’re not expecting widespread severe weather but some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The front pushes offshore Friday night, though it could linger near the South Coast for a while, keeping some clouds and possibly a few showers into early Saturday, otherwise, high pressure builds back in with lower humidity and seasonable warm conditions for the rest of the weekend and Monday.

Dewpoints will drop into the 50s behind the front on Saturday. Image provided by Weathermodels.com

Thursday night: Any showers end this evening, partly to mostly cloudy with patchy fog overnight. Low 66-73.

Friday: A mix of sun and clouds, showers and thunderstorms develop in the afternoon. High 82-89.

Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms taper off and end, becoming partly cloudy across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Low 63-70.

Saturday: Becoming partly to mostly sunny, less humid. High 77-84, a little cooler across Cape Cod.

Saturday night: Clear skies. Low 60-67.

Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds. High 78-85.

Sunday night: Clear skies. Low 59-66.

Monday: Mostly sunny. High 82-89.

Weekend Outlook: July 3-6, 2026

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As we get ready to celebrate America’s 250th, some very hot weather will be here for a few days.

Friday will be another hot day before relief starts moving in on Saturday. Image provided by weathermodels.com

A ridge of high pressure continues to provide the eastern half of the nation with hot and humid conditions into Saturday. Daytime temperatures well into the 90s, combined with dewpoints in the 60s and lower 70s, will make it feel like 100-105 at times. Not much relief comes at night, with lows only in the 70s tonight through Friday night, with places like downtown Boston possibly not falling below 80. A few widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight, but they’ll be a bit more numerous Friday afternoon and evening. The Fourth of July is the transition day, and unfortunately, with plenty of outdoor gatherings planned, they could be impacted. A cold front will drop southward, but ahead of it, we’re going to have another hot and humid day, with most places topping 90 again. However, the front will trigger some showers and thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon. Some of these storms may produce heavy downpours and gusty winds, so keep an eye to the sky (or the radar) if you’ll be outside. Hopefully the storms will end before evening, allowing many fireworks celebrations to proceed. Welcome relief arrives on Sunday with cooler and drier air. Cool is a relative term, and most places will still be in the 80s, which is right around or a little above normal. Monday is the day with the most uncertainty at this point. That front will stall out south of New England, and as we get to Monday a wave of low pressure will ride along it. Some models bring in some showers with the wave during the afternoon, some wait until nighttime. We’re going to be cautiously optimistic that most if the day remains dry at this point, but that is far from guaranteed.

Will the rain arrive Monday afternoon or wait until nightfall? Images provided by Pivotal Weather.

Thursday night: Mostly clear, slight chance for a shower or thunderstorm during the evening. Low 72-79.

Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, a late-day shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 93-100, cooler across Cape Cod.

Friday night: Partly cloudy, chance for a few showers or thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Low 72-79.

Fourth of July: A mix of sun and clouds, scattered showers and thunderstorms develop, mainly in the afternoon. High 89-96.

Saturday night: Any showers or storms end in the evening, clear to partly cloudy overnight. Low 65-72.

Sunday: Partly sunny, not as humid. High 81-88, cooler near the coast.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy. Low 60-67.

Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, chance for showers late in the day. High 72-79.