Sunny skies will give way to heavy rainfall and gloomy conditions across multiple regions as the Memorial Day weekend begins on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Weather forecasts show shifting patterns that could disrupt outdoor holiday plans through Monday.
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A mix of sun and clouds will bring pleasant weather on Friday before a wet system arrives.
According to CBS News, an area stretching from Monroe to Port Huron could see up to an inch of locally heavy rainfall starting Saturday, followed by a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers on Sunday.
A separate forecast from the National Weather Service indicates that Massachusetts will experience a similar transition from a clear Friday into an overcast weekend.
Friday temperatures across the state will range from the low 60s to low 70s with dry conditions and a light breeze below 10 mph.
Regional temperatures on Friday will peak at 62 degrees in Boston, 66 degrees in Worcester, and 70 degrees in Springfield.
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The Berkshires will reach 67 degrees, while Cape Cod and the Islands will top out at 61 degrees before overnight temperatures drop into the mid to upper 40s.
The National Weather Service reports that Saturday will bring overcast skies to Massachusetts with high temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Rain is expected to develop after noon and continue overnight into Sunday, bringing up to an inch of precipitation.
Holiday travelers in Michigan will see an improvement at the end of the weekend, as CBS News reports that Memorial Day on Monday will feature mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 80 degrees.
Conversely, Yahoo News reports that persistent showers will continue into Monday evening across most parts of Massachusetts.
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The ongoing rainfall is expected to spoil holiday cookout plans despite temperatures rising into the mid to upper 70s.
