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:

🌧
50°F
High: 50° | Low: 40°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KOWD
Observed at: 6:53 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 80%
Tonight:Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A slight chance of rain before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 42°F. Rain forecast later today (72%). Light wind (18 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 75/100
Good for hiking. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (8 mph).

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  11 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 42°F. Rain forecast later today (72%). Breezy winds (18 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (42°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (8 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (43°F).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Use Caution
  39 /100

Use Caution for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 42°F. Rain forecast later today (72%). Breezy winds (18 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 68/100
Fair for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 43°F. Low rain risk (18%). Light wind (8 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

🌧
50°F
High: 50° | Low: 40°
Current Temperature
Light Rain
Station: KOWD
Observed at: 6:53 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 80%
Fri 🌧
42° 34°
81%
Sat 🌧
44° 32°
18%
Sun ⛅
48° 32°
0%
Mon ☀
49° 30°
0%
Tue ☀
54° 34°
0%
Wed ☀
60° 37°
0%
Thu ☀
61° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

42° Fri 44° Sat 48° Sun 49° Mon 54° Tue 60° Wed 61° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

34° Fri 32° Sat 32° Sun 30° Mon 34° Tue 37° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 18 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 20 Mon 90 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:06 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.