Weekend weather: What you need to know for every activity you have planned
Saturday has some showers, Sunday is windy, and neither day is very warm.
The fourth weekend of October brings some forecasting challenges as a low pressure system rides up from the South, crosses southern New England then heads into Canada. The exact track, strength, and speed of this storm will determine what type of weather we experience through Saturday.
Friday is a very muggy day with a few showers, especially overnight—and even early Saturday. Highs will reach near 70. There could be a few downpours tonight, but this isn’t a widespread rain event. If you see some downpours, consider yourself fortunate.
The track of a storm tonight and early tomorrow will determine how much rain falls.
If you’re heading to the Head of the Charles…
Rowers and spectators should plan on a few showers early Saturday. I don’t think it’s a wash-out because I expect most of the heavy rain to stay north and west of the Boston area.
Sunday will be a blustery and chilly day, but it won’t be wet.
If you’re playing soccer, softball, baseball, or golf…
I think many of the kids’ games scheduled for early Saturday will be canceled or postponed. Some of the adult football games will still go on, so dress for wet fields, and bring an extra pair of socks. As the day progresses, I don’t expect much rain, but I also can’t rule out a shower here and there.
Sunday is a better day for outdoor activities, but some puddles will probably still be on the fields before the wind and sun dry things out. There might be some dew early Sunday, but fields will be dry.
All in all, this is a great weekend for any field activities.
The heaviest rain stays north of southern New England this weekend.
If you’re going apple picking…
Sunday has no risk of rain, and Saturday has a risk of a showers. Some farms are out of apples, so be sure to call your favorite orchard ahead of time.
If you’re hiking or walking or running…
If you don’t mind getting wet, then Saturday is OK for these activities, but Sunday is most assuredly a better day.
The chance of rain lowers Saturday evening, but it will be cool. Temperatures in the lower 50s during the evening bring a chill.
On Sunday, the winds will be gusty and make it tougher to run. If you are on the mountain tops, winds will be especially strong.
Temperatures will be in the 50s on Saturday with clouds
If you’re gardening…
The drought is still a factor, but the rain this weekend will help a bit. Plan on a wet day in the garden. This won’t be a bad time to move some of your shrubs and perennials into new locations. Raking leaves on Sunday will be hard with the wind.
If you’re running errands…
Go on a cloudy, showery day like Saturday, then spend time outside Sunday when it’s drier.
Blustery conditions will make it feel quite cool Sunday
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