Sunny, warm day with temps over 60 in Massachusetts

Temperatures could reach 70 degrees on Thursday before a cooldown arrives

Mar. 9, 2026 at 9:34am

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A sunny and warm day is ahead in Massachusetts with temperatures in the 60s. Temperatures could even reach 70 degrees on Thursday before a cooldown arrives, bringing a chance of showers and possibly some snow flurries.

Why it matters

The warm temperatures are unusual for this time of year in Massachusetts, with the last time the state saw temperatures this warm being the day before Thanksgiving in November. The warm spell is being driven by a high pressure system, but a shift in the jet stream will bring cooler temperatures and chances of precipitation by the end of the week.

The details

Temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid 60s on Wednesday, with some spots in metro west and the Merrimack Valley potentially hitting 67 degrees. On Thursday, temperatures could climb even higher, with some areas reaching 70 degrees. However, a frontal system will move in on Wednesday, bringing increasing cloud cover and a chance of showers, possibly mixed with some snow flurries, especially in the Worcester hills. Temperatures will trend cooler on Friday, only reaching the 40s.

  • The warm temperatures are expected on Wednesday, with highs in the 60s.
  • On Thursday, temperatures could reach 70 degrees in some areas.
  • Showers and a chance of snow flurries are expected on Wednesday evening and Thursday.
  • Cooler temperatures, only reaching the 40s, are expected on Friday.

The players

Cindy Fitzgibbon

A meteorologist who reported on the warm weather and upcoming cooldown in Massachusetts.

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What they’re saying

“So we're now in daylight saving time. Did you catch the sunset yesterday? Wow. Look at this picture. Thank you to Wayne for sending this one in. This is the sunset over Silver Lake in Wilmington last evening. With those later sunsets closer to 7 p.m. So we're getting all the feels right.”

— Cindy Fitzgibbon, Meteorologist

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the weather patterns and provide updates on the expected cooldown and chances of precipitation later this week.

The takeaway

The warm spell in Massachusetts is a temporary respite from the typical March weather, with cooler temperatures and chances of rain and snow expected to return by the end of the week. Residents should enjoy the sunny and warm conditions while they last.