MA Weather: Bright Skies Tuesday Ahead Of Rainy Remainder Of Week

BOSTON — Spring feels like it is finally here on this bright and sunny Tuesday, but enjoy it while it lasts, as we prepare for a gray and rainy remainder of the week.

While some areas will be soaking up the sun, reaching highs of 60 degrees on Tuesday, others along the coast may idle in the upper 40s to low 50s.

Parts of the South Shore's coastal area may see some light sprinkles Tuesday night, but most of the Bay State won't see heavy rain until Wednesday morning.

The rainy midweek is expected to last at least until Thursday, keeping temperatures a little cooler in the low 50s. Friday should be warmer with a few scattered showers.

Here's a look at the latest Boston-area forecast from the National Weather Service.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58 degrees, reaching 60 in some areas.

Tuesday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 5 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 43 degrees. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Wednesday

Rain, mainly before 5 p.m. High near 48. East wind 8 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent. By Wednesday night there will be a chance of rain, mainly after 10 p.m. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Thursday

A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. By Thursday night, there will be rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5 a.m, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5 a.m. Low around 46. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Friday

A chance of rain before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers between 11 a.m. and 3 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. With a chance of precipitation at 40 percent, it should clear up by Friday night with a partly cloudy sky, and a low around 44.

Saturday

There will be a chance of showers after 7 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent, it should hopefully clear up by Saturday night, with a low around 42.