The region kicks off the weekend with a spring surge of warmth and wind as southwest flow dominates the pattern. Saturday may bring near-80°F warmth for some inland spots, followed by a cooldown Sunday behind a dry frontal passage. Next week begins quiet, though showers arrive Monday night into Tuesday with a passing low-pressure system. After that, sunshine and mild temperatures return to wrap up the week.
Friday, April 18 — Breezy and Mild:
High pressure exits early, allowing southwest winds to ramp up by midday. Expect increasing sun with highs reaching 66-68°F inland. Cape Cod, the South Coast, and Islands stay cooler — closer to 56-58°F — due to onshore flow. Southwest winds increase to 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Friday night turns mostly cloudy as moisture increases aloft. A stray shower or rumble of thunder is possible after 11 p.m., particularly across northeastern MA. Most areas stay dry. Overnight lows around 52°F.
Saturday, April 19 — Summer Preview with Gusty Winds:
Southern New England finds itself firmly in the warm sector. Highs soar to 77-80°F across interior locations. A few lucky inland spots could even tag 82°F if morning clouds give way to sun. Breezes from the southwest at 12-18 mph may gust to 30-35 mph, especially across higher terrain. A very isolated early morning shower can’t be ruled out, but most of the day remains dry. Saturday night is partly to mostly cloudy, with a low around 55°F and a light west wind.
Sunday, April 20 — Breezy and Cooler:
A cooler, drier air mass filters in behind a weak frontal boundary. Mostly sunny skies return, but expect a drop in temperatures—highs in the low to mid 60s. Northwest winds increase through the day, gusting to 35-40 mph at times. Dry air dominates, and humidity levels dip into the 20-25% range. Fire weather concerns are possible if Saturday night showers underdeliver. Sunday night is partly cloudy and crisp with lows around 39°F.
Monday, April 21 — Bright Start, Clouds Late:
A pleasant start to the week. Mostly sunny skies early give way to increasing high clouds in the afternoon. Highs reach 61-63°F with light northwest winds shifting southeast by evening. Monday night turns mostly cloudy with a growing chance for showers after 11 p.m. Lows dip to around 45°F.
Tuesday, April 22 — Scattered Showers:
An upper-level disturbance crosses the region, bringing a round of light rain. Expect mostly cloudy skies with occasional showers, especially during the morning. Rainfall totals stay light — around 0.25” or less. Highs reach near 63°F with south winds shifting west late in the day. Tuesday night turns partly cloudy with a low near 45°F.
Wednesday, April 23 — Sunny and Warmer:
High pressure rebuilds. Expect a return to sunshine and comfortable spring air. Highs climb near 68°F with a light northwest breeze. Ideal outdoor weather. Clear to partly cloudy Wednesday night with a low around 47°F.
Thursday, April 24 — Mostly Sunny, Seasonably Warm:
A pleasant, dry day continues the midweek streak. Mostly sunny skies and highs near 69°F with a gentle south wind make for a classic late-April afternoon.
Friday, April 25 — Early Look: Increasing Clouds, Late-Day Shower Risk:
Clouds may build again by afternoon as another disturbance approaches. Most of the day stays dry with highs around 65-68°F. There’s a slight chance of showers by evening or overnight, but details remain uncertain at this range.
The daily weather forecast is provided by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting.