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The summit of Mount Washington on Sep. 15, 2022. (Courtesy Mount Washington Observatory)

A quick chill set an icy glaze atop Mount Washington

A cold front moved in from the northwest Thursday morning, creating a wintry scene on the region's highest peak.

Local Coverage

Sep 15, 2022

Labor Day weekend brings mostly pleasant late summer weather, with chance of thunderstorms

The weekend will start with some fantastic, mild temperatures, but look out for a chance of stormier weather on Sunday and Monday.

Local Coverage

Sep 2, 2022

(Courtesy Drought Management Task Force)

Almost 100 wildfires reported as drought extends

Chief Forest Fire Warden Dave Celino told the drought task force his department has received reports of 97 wildfires so far in August, a number that is likely to increase...

Local Coverage

Aug 23, 2022

The drought in Mass. is worse than in 2016

With little to no rain over the last week, it's no surprise that drought conditions have intensified and expanded across the region.

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Aug 18, 2022

A family waits for their frozen lemonade to be made in Boston Common on Aug. 5. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Brutal heat wave in Boston is set to end Wednesday

Temperatures barely dipped below 80 degrees overnight, and highs will reach the mid-90s by Tuesday afternoon. A heat advisory for nearly the entire state remains in place and is set...

Local Coverage

Aug 9, 2022

A weather app forecasting 90-degree weather. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Weekend forecast: As sweltering temps keep up, Boston could see a 6-day heat wave

On Saturday, the temperature is set to top out in the low 90s, despite a weak sea breeze kicking in during the afternoon. The ocean breeze will be held off...

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03:50Aug 5, 2022

A boy cools off in a fountain on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston last summer. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Intense heat, humidity and possible thunderstorms in Boston

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency from Aug. 4 - Aug. 7. Heat advisories are in effect through 9 p.m. Friday, and will likely be issued again on...

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03:35Aug 4, 2022

Heat index to soar over 100 again this weekend

Boston's heat wave is official -- and it's only half way over.

Local Coverage

Jul 22, 2022

Children play in the Rings Fountain at the Greenway on a hot day. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Greater Boston broils under first extended heat wave of 2022

Tuesday marked the first day of scorching temperatures above 90 degrees in Greater Boston in what's expected to be an extended heat wave through the weekend. People across the region...

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03:40Jul 20, 2022

An extended heat wave begins in Boston on Tuesday

A heat wave is defined as three consecutive days or more with temperatures at or above 90 degrees. We’ll see six days in a row this time around.

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03:17Jul 19, 2022

(Courtesy Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs)

Mass. abnormally dry heading into July

Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beth Card declared a "Level 2-Signficant Drought" in the northeast and southeast regions of Massachusetts.

Environment

Jun 27, 2022

A child runs through the fountain at the Christian Science Plaza in Boston in the summer of 2021. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Prepare for a hot and wet summer, New England

What the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Summer 2022 outlook means for New England.

Local Coverage

May 30, 2022

Eastham, MA - September 21: On September 21, 2021, it was the last day of summer as people enjoyed Nauset Light Beach in Eastham, MA, where the summer crowds have left for the season. A family walks past an umbrella planted on the beach. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Expect good weather for Memorial Day weekend cookouts, beach days

The weather is generally going to cooperate for the entirety of the long weekend, bringing pleasant temperatures and little chance of daytime rain.

Local Coverage

May 27, 2022

Sunday turns very hot with readings in the 90s over much of the region. (Courtesy WeatherBELL)

Record-breaking heat possible this weekend

We haven't seen two back-to-back days of 90-degree weather since 2017, and it's highly likely we will over the weekend.

Local Coverage

04:36May 20, 2022

Forecast highs on Monday, April 18, reach the lower 50s in Boston. (Courtesy NOAA)

Mild temperatures, light winds make for great Marathon weather

With the strong April sunshine, temperatures will quickly reach into the 40s by 8 a.m., and continue to rise to the mid-50s in the early afternoon. It will be about...

Local Coverage

Apr 18, 2022

Snow will pile up 1-3 inches in most areas Wednesday afternoon. (Dave Epstein for WBUR)

Snow arrives this afternoon, ahead of warmer weather

Most of the region will see about 1 to 3 inches of accumulation, starting in the afternoon.

Local Coverage

Mar 9, 2022

A family walks through City Hall Plaza during the storm. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Photos: Greater Boston residents cope with what's likely to be final snowstorm of February

Massachusetts residents contended with a blanket of fresh snow Friday morning during what's likely to be the final snowstorm of the month.

Local Coverage

Feb 25, 2022

Snow in blue will mix with sleet in purple before changing back to snow and ending Friday evening. (Courtesy TropicalTidbits)

What to expect from today's snowstorm

In Boston and across southern Massachusetts, residents should expect 5 to 9 inches of snow.

Local Coverage

03:22Feb 25, 2022

By 10 a.m. Friday, heavy snow (in blue) is forecast to be falling in greater Boston, with a mix of sleet and rain further south. (Courtesy NOAA)

Boston could see up to 1 foot of snow on Friday

The temperature reached 69 degrees at Logan Airport on Wednesday for a new record high. Now, it's cold again and a snowstorm is coming.

Local Coverage

02:53Feb 24, 2022

Rainfall will arrive after 10 p.m. Thursday and exit the region Friday morning. (Courtesy COD Weather)

Cold front moves into region, bringing chill after unusually warm Feb. day

Sustained and gusty southerly winds will keep temperatures in the 50s Thursday night. But then a strong cold front will cross the area overnight Thursday into Friday.

Local Coverage

Feb 17, 2022

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A quick chill set an icy glaze atop Mount Washington

Labor Day weekend brings mostly pleasant late summer weather, with chance of thunderstorms

Almost 100 wildfires reported as drought extends

The drought in Mass. is worse than in 2016

Brutal heat wave in Boston is set to end Wednesday

Weekend forecast: As sweltering temps keep up, Boston could see a 6-day heat wave

Intense heat, humidity and possible thunderstorms in Boston

Heat index to soar over 100 again this weekend

Greater Boston broils under first extended heat wave of 2022

An extended heat wave begins in Boston on Tuesday

Mass. abnormally dry heading into July

Prepare for a hot and wet summer, New England

Expect good weather for Memorial Day weekend cookouts, beach days

Record-breaking heat possible this weekend

Mild temperatures, light winds make for great Marathon weather

Snow arrives this afternoon, ahead of warmer weather

Photos: Greater Boston residents cope with what's likely to be final snowstorm of February

What to expect from today's snowstorm

Boston could see up to 1 foot of snow on Friday

Cold front moves into region, bringing chill after unusually warm Feb. day