Feb. 19, 2026, 5:45 a.m. ET Folks around Bedford had the chance in recent days to enjoy higher-than-average temperatures for this time of year — surely a welcome relief from the heavy snow and frigid temperatures earlier this season. Thursday is expected to be a second consecutive day with high temperatures about 65 degrees, though it carries about a 60% chance of rain, including thunderstorms after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.