Weather news and resources for Boston, Mass., and New England

A fast moving jet stream brings several chance of precipitation to the northeast into the second week of December.

Sunny skies arrive on Thursday before rainy weather greets the weekend

Yesterday’s high temperature of only 40 degrees in Boston continued the trend of below average temperatures for the month.

7-day forecast for Boston, MA

todayNovember 30

Mostly sunny46 °/40 °

friDecember 1

Mostly cloudy with showers55 °/44 °

satDecember 2

Mostly cloudy50 °/41 °

sunDecember 3

Showers47 °/40 °

monDecember 4

Rain48 °/32 °

tuesDecember 5

Mostly cloudy40 °/29 °

wedDecember 6

Mostly sunny41 °/27 °

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.

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HIGH 47° / LOW 39°

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humidity51%
precipitation0%
wind5 MPH WSW
visibility10 MI

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November ends with cool, dry weather throughout the week

High pressure will keep the weather dry and quite cold on Tuesday and Wednesday. 5:40 a.m.

Wet morning commute on tap for Monday

Gusty winds and mild temperatures also kick off the start of the work week 5:56 p.m.

This image taken with a drone shows the town of Grindavik, Iceland, as a Coast Guard vessel patrol, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

Volcano’s eruption threat is ebbing, but Iceland continues to wait

The likelihood that a volcanic eruption will engulf the fishing town of Grindavik, Iceland, is decreasing by the day, officials said Friday, even as they continued to warn that an eruption could still occur. 12:01 p.m.

The area impacted so far by the season’s first widespread snowfall in the US can be seen on this map.

Snowstorm plastering Rockies will hit Plains amid post-Thanksgiving travel

Return-from-Thanksgiving travel is looking dicey across portions of the Intermountain West and Plains. The season's first widespread will sweep across the central states with plowable snow from the Canadian border to Kansas. 11:49 a.m.

Globe Magazine

An illustration of a two adults and a small child riding a toboggan downhill.

30 tiny, perfect things about winter in New England

Globe staffers and other writers share the special places and experiences that keep them cozy — and make the cold months worth savoring. 6:18 a.m.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

A storm may impact New England early next week if it comes close enough.

Sunny skies continue through Sunday

Following a rainy and snowy start to the busy Thanksgiving travel period, the weekend is shaping up to be rather pleasant. 3:36 p.m.

Traffic came to a standstill early Wednesday morning on Route 3 northbound in Braintree as seen in a car’s rearview mirror after a multi-vehicle crash shut down three lanes, backing up traffic during one of the busiest travel days of Thanksgiving week. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

Weather roundup: heavy rain and some record snowfall make for stressful Thanksgiving eve

Flight delays and cancellations were mounting nationwide throughout the day as strong winds and tricky road conditions impacted travelers’ efforts to connect with relatives, friends this holiday week. 3:01 p.m.

The mass exodus of Thanksgiving travelers began early Wednesday morning as South Station was filled with people taking trains to various parts of the Northeast.

Thanksgiving travelers gear up for journey at South Station, Logan Airport

Holiday travelers descended on South Station on Wednesday morning, hoping for smooth rides on Thanksgiving Eve to their holiday destinations. 2:44 p.m.