Bostonians looking to wrap up the year might have to keep their rain gear at the ready, with showers lurking and temperatures taking a mild dip into the 40s. As reported by the National Weather Service, there's a 40 percent chance of rain today, coupled with spots of fog lingering into the early afternoon. The clouds will stick around, but the temps will remain moderate, topping out at 45 degrees. Winds are expected to barely make a whisper, starting from the north northwest at around 5 mph before they settle down to a calm.
As the evening rolls in, tonight's forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and a low near 41, while a southwest wind will gently pick up to around 6 mph. Saturday's outlook suggests to possibly expect a couple of raindrops between 9 a.m and 11 a.m, with a high creeping up to 46 degrees. The clouds will persist, but a west wind will start to make its presence known, blowing between 8 and 10 mph.
Come Saturday night, the skies will clear, giving way to partly cloudy conditions and lows skating down to around 30 degrees. The west northwest wind isn't planning to go anywhere, maintaining speeds between 8 and 10 mph. If you're looking for some sunlight, Sunday seems promising, as the day is poised to deliver unadulterated sunshine with a high near 41 degrees.
Sunday night's narrative won't be vastly different, with more clouds sweeping in, but the temperature will hover around a chilly 29. As New Year's Day approaches, those making plans can breathe a slight sigh of relief. It's slated to be partly sunny with high flirting near 40, offering a decent backdrop for any outdoor festivities. With the nightfall, however, temps are predicted to drop once again, with Monday night forecasted to be mostly clear and lows around 26 degrees. For those kicking off the first week of the new year with a return to the grind, the weather seems to be in your favor—Tuesday will be sunny with a high bouncing back up to 42. And for the night owls, Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with lows near 29 degrees.
The workweek will continue on a mostly sunny note come Wednesday, with highs peaking around 45 degrees, but don't put those umbrellas away just yet. Wednesday night will bring more clouds and a low around 30, while Thursday teases a chance of rain in its partly cloudy skies. The anticipated high, a consistent 44 degrees — according to forecast information from the National Weather Service.
