MA Long-Range Forecast Shows Possibility Of Warm, Wet Weather

MASSACHUSETTS — Two long-range forecasts released by the National Weather Service show that Massachusetts weather for mid-to-late October could be warmer and wetter than usual. The news comes after the region has been battered by storms and rain for much of the summer and early fall.

The vast majority of the state is forecast for near-normal temperatures in the 6-to-10-day outlook, which is for Oct. 18 to 22. A sliver of the northern part of Massachusetts has a 33-40% chance of above-normal temperatures.

This outlook also shows a 33-40% chance of above-average precipitation for the eastern half of the state. The western part of the state will have normal levels of precipitation.

Things are anticipated to warm up after that: In the 8-to-14-day outlook from Oct. 20 to 26, there's a 33-40% chance of above-average temperatures forecast for a majority of the state. The 8-to-14-day outlook also shows a 33-40% chance of above-average precipitation levels for the entire state.

For this weekend, at least, temperatures will be mostly seasonable in the 60s. The weekend into Monday is expected to be clear with chances of showers Tuesday and Wednesday.

Massachusetts is anticipated to avoid the extreme weather predicted in other parts of the country. The West Coast is forecast for a heat wave in both long-term outlooks, while the Southeast will have a cold spell.