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Boston Marathon forecast: A brisk day that's good for running, less good for cheering
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.

What drought conditions in Mass. mean for spring gardening
Regular droughts are expected to play an increasingly big role in New England’s future due to climate change. So, what does that mean for your garden? WBUR spoke to Vandana...

There's a chance to see the northern lights in New England Wednesday into Thursday
The aurora borealis is the visible result of charged particles from the sun slamming into Earth’s upper atmosphere.

Forecast: A wet, windy Monday ushers in a sharp temperature drop
From flood watches to high-wind warnings, here's what to know to navigate a stormy Monday in Massachusetts.

How harsh was this winter? Here's what the data says
Meteorological winter — defined as December, January and February — has come to a close. The numbers confirm what New Englanders already knew: the winter of 2025-2026 was one to...
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Forecast: Warm weather descends on Boston before dipping back to March chills
Enjoy the spring temperatures on Monday and Tuesday, but keep the winter coat and the snow brush within arm's reach.

Forecast: More sloppy weather to create a slick evening and morning commute
Another round of sloppy winter weather arrives Thursday, starting as rain for many and then changing to a wintry mix and snow for some overnight into early Friday.

Warm up, then deep freeze: What weather to watch for this weekend
This Sunday marks the start of meteorological spring. Of course, New England weather isn't exactly checking the calendar. There's still some winter business to attend to first.

Photos: New England shovels out after historic blizzard
Snow totals ranged from around a foot in Greater Boston to three feet in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Officials said it would take days to clean up the snow...

Blizzard of 2026 recap: Record snow totals and hurricane force winds
Monday wasn’t just a snow day — it was a record-shattering, landscape-altering event. While many in the region were hunkered down listening to the wind howl, history was being made...

ICE flight stranded at Portsmouth airport during Monday’s snowstorm has departed for Bulgaria
The deportation flight landed and was stuck on the tarmac for over 12 hours due to the blizzard conditions. Detainees were eventually allowed off the plane and were held in...

Photos: Blizzard bears down on Boston
A blizzard dumped snow along the East Coast on Monday as winds whipped causing widespread power outages and dangerous travel conditions.

Gov. Healey bans non-essential travel in southeastern Mass. as blizzard dumps snow and knocks out power
Boston hit blizzard criteria around 9:20 a.m, according to the National Weather Service. High winds and wet snow have ground the state to a halt.

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions
When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly...

'This is one to take seriously': Officials warn of dangerous wind and coastal flooding from 'historic' nor'easter
State and city officials advised residents to stay indoors during the storm moving, expected to last through the day Monday.

Major nor'easter bringing 1 to 2 feet of snow and heavy wind
For eastern Massachusetts and the Boston area, the high-impact storm is bringing heavy snow, blizzard conditions, power outages as well as coastal wind and flooding.

A messy mix of rain and snow expected Friday
The weather the next few days brings a little bit of everything: snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. What you get depends on where you are — and just as...

Multiple messy weather days expected this week, with a potential Sunday storm
If you were hoping for quiet weather to ease into the back half of February, the atmosphere has other plans. Expect wet weather on Wednesday, a messy commute Friday and...

Why Boston feels so much colder than usual this winter
This has been Boston's coldest start to February since 2015. The city is now entering a stretch of warmer temperatures, at least compared to what they've been.

Caution commuters: Snow expected during evening rush hour
A fast-moving clipper system is trekking in from the west today, and it's arrival is timed perfectly to mess with part of the evening rush. But after the storm, the...