Weather stations across Massachusetts are registering rainfall deficits of 6 to 10 inches this season. Boston is running 7.4 inches below the norm while Springfield is 10 inches behind the ...

Massachusetts should get ‘much-welcomed’ rain, even snow in spots amid ‘Critical Drought’ as wildfires keep burning ...

State officials characterized the drought in Massachusetts as being in a "critical" stage across most of the state Tuesday.

On Tuesday a level 3 critical drought was declared for most of Massachusetts. While some much-needed rain is on the way this ...

"A single rainstorm can only replenish a small amount of lost moisture in the soil, offering temporary relief from drought ...

A map released by EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper showed a “Level 3 - Critical Drought” persisting in all regions of the state ...

Most of the state received less than an inch of rain over the last 30 days, which is 3 to 4.5 inches below normal.

The fires flaring up amid a historic drought produce acrid smoke that can carry aggravating pollutants, including fine ...

Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from ...

A couple more dry, sunny days in the 50°s ahead of some needed rain. A soaking wet Thursday with showers lingering Friday ...

A major brush fire erupted at Blue Hills Reservation on Monday night, and crews continued to battle the blaze Tuesday. The fire sparked Monday night near Houghton's Pond and quickly grew to more than ...