Sunshine, warmth and haze return as weather pattern flips for the next couple of days
Wednesday will deliver sunshine and the return of 80-degree temps as high pressure builds in the region. There may be a few more afternoon clouds, with some very light haze from Canadian wildfires, due to the westerly flow pushing through. Even the dew points take a break from the 60s.
If you have plans Wednesday night, like watching the Red Sox struggle against the Rays at Fenway, you'll be in great shape with partly to mostly clear skies with lows in the upper 60s.
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The setup — high-pressure returns, more sun, warmth, and haze, too
The passing of Tuesday's cold front will allow for a pocket of high pressure to develop to the southwest of New England — setting up a welcome change in the pattern for Wednesday with mostly sunny skies, dry air, and temperatures jumping back into the 80s. Essentially we switch to a westerly flow and take a break from moist air funneling into the region from the south and Atlantic Ocean. There may be a few pockets of clouds this afternoon, but the air is dry where rain isn't in the forecast.
Wednesday should see mostly sunny skies with some afternoon clouds.
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As you're heading out for the morning, temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s, which might warrant a vest or pullover, but it won't be needed for long. Highs will likely reach into the lower to mid-80s across Greater Boston. The westerly flow should slow down the afternoon sea breeze, giving both North Shore and South Shore the chance to break 80 as well.
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Highs on Wednesday may reach the low to mid-80s across most of Southern New England.
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You'll notice that the blue skies Wednesday are a little dull. That's because the current upper-level steering pattern has brought Canadian wildfire smoke back into the region. The good news is this pocket of high pressure is much weaker than what we saw last week, which will keep the haze suspended much higher in the atmosphere and won't affect us.
Some wildfire smoke will cover New England Wednesday afternoon with most staying suspended high in the atmosphere.
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Other than that, there's not much to complain about weather-wise for the next couple of days as high pressure keeps most of the region dry. Dew points will also improve, cutting the thick air we've felt over the last handful of days.
Dew points will slip back to the 50s for the rest of the week.
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Weekend preview — Decreasing odds for a rain-free weekend (sorry!)
Are you as over it as I am? I mean, I'm a meteorologist and even I think this is crazy. After 13 straight weekends where Boston has seen rainfall, there's little hope this weekend may stay completely dry. We saw a similar weather pattern unfold in 2023, where it rained on nearly every June weekend day.
As of right now, I'm seeing a frontal boundary stalling over Southern New England on Saturday morning, directing a weak bit of energy over the region bringing scattered showers along with it. Cue the boos. This will likely change in the next couple of days, but there is pretty good consistency that Boston might see raindrops once again.
Unsettled weather may spill into New England for the 14th weekend in a row.
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Wednesday's breakdown
Greater Boston:
Bright skies with a very thin layer of haze building high up. Temperatures to the low to mid-80s with a westerly flow of about 10 mph. A few afternoon clouds. Staying mostly clear at night with lows in the upper 60s.
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Southeastern Mass.:
Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s along the immediate coast, and lower 80s inland. Some very light haze in the afternoon. Staying mostly clear at night with lows in the mid-60s.
Central/Western Mass.:
Mostly sunny skies with highs in the low to mid-80s from Worcester to Springfield, Berkshires see the mid to upper 70s. A couple of morning patches of fog in the Berkshires. Light haze in the sky in the afternoon. Staying clear at night with lows in the mid-60s.
Cape and Islands:
Mostly sunny with a breeze to about 10 mph. Highs held in the 70s. Staying mostly clear at night with lows in the mid-60s.
Rhode Island:
Mostly sunny with highs to the low 80s. Some light haze in the afternoon. Staying clear at night with lows to the mid-60s.
New Hampshire:
Mostly sunny with a few more afternoon clouds. Highs to the upper 70s and low 80s. A very isolated upslope sprinkle is possible across northern New Hampshire but unlikely. Partly to mostly clear at night with lows in the low 60s.
Vermont/Maine:
Partly to mostly sunny skies with a few more afternoon clouds than the morning. Highs to about 80 degrees. A rogue sprinkle late in the day but most of each state stays dry. Partly clear skies at night with lows to the upper 50s and low 60s.
A look at weather across Boston for the next seven days.
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