Blue Hills Reservation, MA

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Blue Hills Reservation landscape and visitor setting
Blue Hills Reservation — Photo by Eltiempo10, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

🌧
37°F
High: 41° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Drizzle and Fog/Mist
Station: KOWD
Observed at: 8:00 am CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 93%
Today:Rain likely before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday:Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  79 /100

Good for hiking. High near 45°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 36°F. Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (36°F).

🚲 Biking

Good
  70 /100

Good for biking. High near 45°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 36°F. Light wind (12 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (36°F).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Fair
  60 /100

Fair for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 45°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 36°F. Light wind (12 mph).

About Blue Hills Reservation

The representative forecast point covers the main visitor approach, but conditions can differ across high ground, forest interiors, distant access points. Important decisions involve summit wind, natural snowfall, ski operations, rocky trail ice, humid heat and smoke.

Planning an Outing at Blue Hills Reservation

Check the exact trail, route, lift and slope, Nordic trail, winter trail notice that applies to the chosen activity. The observation near Milton should not be treated as proof of conditions across the entire coverage area.

Weather Tips for Blue Hills Reservation

  • Leave ridges and high ground when thunder is heard.
  • Check wind, visibility, access and seasonal operations shortly before departure.
  • Carry layers, sun protection and enough water for humidity, wind and rapid temperature changes.
  • Follow official closures, wildlife restrictions and emergency instructions.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for plans near:

  • Milton
  • Canton
  • Quincy
  • Randolph
  • Great Blue Hill

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Use a lower carriage road when the summit is stormy; Nordic and snowshoe plans depend on natural cover, while downhill operations follow the ski area’s own status.

7-Day Forecast for Blue Hills Reservation

🌧
37°F
High: 41° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Drizzle and Fog/Mist
Station: KOWD
Observed at: 8:00 am CST on 11/13/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 93%
Fri 🌧
41° 34°
59%
Sat ⛅
46° 31°
6%
Sun ☀
48° 32°
0%
Mon ☀
49° 35°
0%
Tue ☀
54° 37°
0%
Wed ☀
59° 36°
0%
Thu ☀
60° 35°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

41° Fri 46° Sat 48° Sun 49° Mon 54° Tue 59° Wed 60° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

34° Fri 31° Sat 32° Sun 35° Mon 37° Tue 36° Wed 35° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 19 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 90 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 13, 2026 10:12 pm CST

Blue Hills Reservation Weather by Season

Winter

Downhill operations may use snowmaking, but Nordic skiing and snowshoeing require adequate natural cover on reservation trails.

Spring

Bare ground, mud and lingering ledge ice can coexist as biking and hiking resume.

Summer

Humidity and lightning make the exposed summit a poor place to wait out an afternoon storm.

Fall

Cooler air improves trail conditions until leaf cover hides rocks and early freezes glaze ledges.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: South Boston upland; annual mean temperature about 51–53°F; around 48 inches precipitation; roughly 45–55 inches snow; natural-snow trail use varies widely by winter.
  • Warmest period: July is warm and humid below the canopy, with exposed summits hotter in sun and vulnerable to lightning.
  • Coolest period: January is coldest; natural snow for skiing is inconsistent and trail ice often lasts longer than snow cover.
  • Primary storm or hazard season: Brush-fire risk can rise during dry spring weather, followed by summer thunderstorms and autumn wind events.
  • Best general outdoor window: Late spring after mud season and crisp September or October days are usually the most comfortable for longer outings.