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Friday, April 4 — Brighter and Mild

A few spotty showers possible before 9 a.m., mainly near the South Shore, then a drying trend brings increasing sunshine from north to south. Highs reach near 64°F with a northwest breeze at 6–10 mph. Friday night stays partly cloudy and quiet with lows around 41°F and light north winds. A solid early April day overall. 

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Weekend weather update

Waltham continues to ride spring’s rollercoaster this week as the region sees a back-and-forth between warm, moist air and cooler, drier systems. Friday brings a taste of spring sunshine and mild temperatures before a sharp cooldown and soaking rain arrive over the weekend. A brief warm-up Sunday gives way to another unsettled and seasonably cool stretch heading into midweek. 

Thursday, April 3 — Milder with a Chance of Showers

Clouds thicken with a 50% chance of showers as a weak front approaches. Highs rise to around 59°F. Winds from the south at 10–15 mph, gusting up to 29 mph. 

Wednesday, April 2 — Mostly Sunny, Seasonably Cool

Dry and calm with plenty of sunshine. Highs reach the mid-40s with light north winds shifting east by afternoon. Overnight lows near 34°F under mostly cloudy skies. 

Tuesday, April 1 — Clearing and Cooler

A few early showers taper off before 8 a.m., then skies turn partly sunny. Cooler, drier air returns on a northwest breeze at 10–15 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Highs near 49°F. Overnight will be clear and cold with lows around 28°F. 

Monday Night — Periods of Heavy Rain, Possible Thunder

Showers become widespread and locally heavy overnight, with a chance of thunder as a cold front sweeps through. South winds at 10–15 mph continue with gusts up to 28 mph. Rainfall totals may exceed 0.75". Low near 42°F. 

 Monday, March 31 — Dramatic Warm-Up with Showers, Breezy
 Sunday Night — Fog, Drizzle, and Gradual Warming
Sunday, March 30 — Cold and Gray with Spotty Drizzle

Another raw day with overcast skies, fog, and occasional light showers or drizzle. Temperatures remain in the low 40s, with areas north of Route 2 still at risk for freezing drizzle early. East winds at 8 mph. Showers more likely north of the Mass Pike, while areas near the South Shore may stay mostly dry. 

Saturday Night — Drizzle, Fog, and Icy Spots in Higher Terrain