# New England Weather Shifts Thursday

> New England faces windy, chilly Thursday as nor'easter moves offshore.
- Title: New England Weather Shifts Thursday · The Boston Globe
- Summary: New England faces windy, chilly Thursday as nor'easter moves offshore. New England will see windy conditions and temperatures in the 30s to 40s Thursday…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/21/metro/boston-weather-thursday-forecast-new-england
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## Wednesday's cold start
Boston and most of new england saw below-average temperatures for the fifth straight day.
## Nor'easter nears coast
The nor'easter is inching as close as it will get to new england wednesday evening.
## Windy conditions persist
Wind gusts will reach and exceed 20 mph across much of new england thursday.
## Thursday temperature outlook
Temperatures will feel like the mid- to upper 30s despite highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.
## Nor'easter exits region
The nor'easter finally exits new england after predawn showers along the coast.
## Weekend forecast
Saturday will be coolest with mid- to upper 50s temperatures while sunday breaks into low to mid-60s.
## Key takeaway

New England will see windy conditions and temperatures in the 30s to 40s Thursday before warming to upper 50s by weekend.