Overview
- A strong storm blew through the region on Saturday, producing widespread rain and wind gusts in the 50s and a few gusts in the 60s that knocked temperatures down.
- The region started Sunday chilly, with some Massachusetts spots in the 30s and daytime highs mainly in the 60s, then saw lingering showers into Monday morning as a weak disturbance passed through.
- Meteorologists report the key change is the upper‑level trough lifting away so high pressure can build in from the northwest, setting up a quick shift from cool, showery weather to drier, warmer conditions.
- Forecasts call for mostly sunny skies and lower 70s on Tuesday, upper 70s by Wednesday, and widespread 80s Thursday through Saturday with isolated 90°F readings possible, while coastal areas remain cooler than inland spots.
- The timing matters for residents because meteorological summer begins June 1, but early June highs will be below average before the midweek warm‑up, and brief, spotty showers or an isolated thunderstorm remain possible during the transition.