Boston Weather

Boston Weather Forecast
The weather in Boston is best summarised as “variable” - one minute it can be raining, and the next brilliantly sunny; New England's weather is notoriously difficult to forecast, and it's often good to plan for 4 seasons in a single day. That said, there does seem to be far more sunshine than in Britain, and even during winter there's often blue skies, although often accompanied by a brisk wind.
The seasonal extremes are far more pronounced than in Cambridge, and when you return after Christmas you'll understand what a cold winter really is! There's guaranteed snow and ice during December/January/February, and it can hang around for several days, shovelled to the edge of the roads and pavements. Unlike British cities, Boston is at least well equipped to deal with cold conditions, and the dorms are within very easy walking distance of MIT - the (free) Saferide minibus travels to the living groups further away. There's also plenty of opportunity for skiing within easy driving distance of the city in winter.
 
In the summer, the weather moves to the other extreme; temperatures rise above any in Britain, and better reflect Boston's position on the same latitude as the south of Spain. The humidity is also very high in July and August; those living in the Deep South claim it's far above what they undergo at home!
 
In summary, plan for every extreme because you'll definitely experience it at some time. From baking hot sunshine to icy blizzards, Boston delivers it all.
The lights attached to the needle on top of the Old Hancock Building can help you forecast the weather:
Steady Blue     --  Skies are too
Flashing Blue     --  Clouds are due
Steady Red     --  Rain ahead
Flashing Red     – Snow instead (except
during baseball season when it means the Red Sox game is cancelled)