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Boston Set for Unseasonable Warmth with First 80°F Day of the Year Expected Saturday

Temperatures will steadily rise through the Easter weekend, peaking Saturday, though ocean and inland water temperatures remain dangerously cold.

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FILE: A dog runs up a pathway in Alamo Square Park at sunset in San Francisco.
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Overview

  • Thursday's high is forecasted near 60°F under clear skies with a steady northwest breeze, kicking off a warming trend.
  • Friday will see temperatures climb to the mid-60s, with clouds increasing and showers expected after dark.
  • Saturday is anticipated to deliver Boston's first 80°F day of the year under sunny skies and strong southwest winds, a rare event for mid-April.
  • Easter Sunday will bring a cooler but pleasant day with sunny, dry conditions and highs in the mid-60s.
  • Despite the warm air temperatures, ocean and inland water remain in the low 40s, posing a significant hypothermia risk for swimmers.