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Forecast | Dave Epstein

It’s a rainy start to meteorological winter

Saturday looks like the best day to head outdoors this weekend.

7-day forecast for Boston, MA

todayDecember 2
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy54 °/43 °
sunDecember 3
Rain
Rain48 °/43 °
monDecember 4
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy51 °/34 °
tuesDecember 5
Dreary (Overcast)
Overcast42 °/29 °
wedDecember 6
Dreary (Overcast)
Overcast40 °/27 °
thursDecember 7
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny39 °/32 °
friDecember 8
Rain and Snow
Rain to snow45 °/35 °

Warmer than usual winter predicted for New England, forecasters say
Northern New England has the greatest odds for warmer-than average conditions from December through February, according to the the 2023-24 Winter Outlook issued Thursday.

How to prevent pipes from freezing in your home during the extreme cold
Here’s a quick guide on preventing pipes from freezing, and what to do if they freeze amid the cold-front despite your best efforts.

Opinion
Heat kills. Cold kills more.
As the climate warms, temperature-related deaths are likely to decrease.

Map: How bad is the air quality right now?

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality levels in the Northeast. See the latest readings.

49°Cloudy

HIGH 56° / LOW 43°

Cloudy
  • feels like43°F
  • humidity96%
  • precipitation5%
  • wind10 MPH WSW
  • visibility7 MI

Hourly Forecast

Cloudy51°0%3PM
Cloudy52°0%4PM
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Cloudy55°0%6PM

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