Boston Braces for Dreary Start to Week Before Warmer, Drier Days

Rain, snow, and chilly temperatures expected Monday before a mid-week warm-up.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:25am

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Boston is in for a dreary start to the week with a mix of rain and snow on Monday, but the weather is expected to improve with warmer and drier conditions through much of the rest of the work week, according to National Weather Service forecasts.

Why it matters

Boston's unpredictable spring weather can often cause disruptions to daily life and commutes, so this forecast provides important information to residents and businesses about what to expect in the coming days.

The details

Monday's precipitation is expected to start early with a mix of sleet and wet snow due to a cold front moving through the region. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high in the high 30s and a low just below freezing during the night, with most of the precipitation occurring in the early morning hours. Isolated snow showers could continue through the afternoon and evening, potentially causing some travel difficulties, especially during the morning commute.

  • Monday morning: Mix of sleet and wet snow expected.
  • Monday afternoon and evening: Isolated snow showers possible.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies with highs around mid-40s.
  • Wednesday and Thursday: Dry but cloudy conditions with highs around mid-50s.
  • Late Thursday through Friday: Chance of rain showers

The players

Andrew Loconto

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service who provided the forecast details.

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What they’re saying

“It'll be just enough to be annoying. And just the fact that it is still late March, and we still do commonly have wintry precipitation to deal with here in March. It's just a gentle reminder of that.”

— Andrew Loconto, Meteorologist

“That (period) could bring some decent rain to us. But at this point, nothing too specific as far as how hazardous that may be.”

— Andrew Loconto, Meteorologist

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the weather patterns and provide updated forecasts as the week progresses.

The takeaway

Boston residents should prepare for a dreary start to the work week with rain and snow, but can look forward to warmer and drier conditions by mid-week, though another chance of rain showers is expected towards the end of the week.