Boston Enjoys Unseasonably Warm Holiday with Mild 50-Degree Weather, Rain on Horizon

The locals in Boston this Christmas can expect a cloudy sky with highs flirting with the 50-degree mark, a gentle reprieve from the stereotypical New England winter bite. The calm wind adds to the seasonal anomaly, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight, after 5 a.m., the mostly cloudy evening will see lows sinking to around 38 degrees—just a few notches away from the freezing point. The fog is set to linger until Tuesday morning, after which Bostonians can anticipate partly sunny skies and respectable highs of 51 degrees, with a calm west-southwest wind, the National Weather Service predicts.

Showers are likely to roll in on Wednesday, particularly after 4 p.m., accompanied by patchy fog. With a 60% chance of precipitation, hitting a high near 51, it’ll be a wet reminder that winter in New England is unpredictable. The southerly winds around 7 mph will do little to chase away the clouds.

The gloom tightens its grip Wednesday night with a 90% chance of showers continuing into Thursday and patchy fog before morning. While Thursday's high may hover around 50 degrees, a chance of showers persists. The evening temperature is expected to dip to around 36 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.

Bostonians can finally expect a break from the dampness with mostly sunny skies slated for Saturday and a high near 40. The clear weather will continue into the night with lows dropping to around 26. Sunday promises more sun with daytime highs capping off at a crisp 41 degrees.  For a detailed week’s outlook, visit the National Weather Service at NWS Boston.