Danielle Noyes

The bottom line: This year's Boston Marathon forecast looks chilly and breezy — a much better setup for runners than warm or wet conditions. For spectators, it means dressing in layers.

Updated April 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM EDT For the 130th Boston Marathon, Mother Nature looks ready to serve up a day that's brisk enough to be favorable for distance running — though it might feel chilly to spectators.

Meteorologists are closely monitoring the potential for a "Super" El Niño to develop by late 2026 — a phenomenon that could affect New England's summer and the upcoming hurricane season.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower hits its peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. But a bright moon and cloud cover will make the show tricky to spot.

If you have been waiting for the weather to truly turn the corner, your patience is about to pay off.

Because Bostonians haven't had time to acclimate to the heat yet, this early spike can be tougher on the body than a 90-degree day in July. Here's what to know about the forecasted heat and how to keep safe.

The thermometer ticked past 90 degrees at 11 a.m. Tuesday, making it the warmest May 19 on record. It was early enough that the city could break more records.

As Massachusetts residents head into the unofficial kickoff to summer, they'll no longer feel the record heat, as the holiday weekend brings a big pattern shift to the region.

This powerhouse storm is coming down from Canada and bringing some very un-May-like conditions.

The weather will cooperate beautiful for big outdoor plans this long holiday weekend in the Boston area. Not only do we have a stretch of spectacular weather lined up to transition us into summer, but the timing of our next rainmaker couldn't be better.