Bostonians braced for a blustery day as heavy rains and gusty winds up to 50 mph were forecast for the area, according to the National Weather Service. Today's downpours were expected to taper off by early evening, giving way to partly cloudy skies and cooler nighttime temperatures. The high for the day was anticipated to be around a mild 62 degrees.
Tonight, the chance of rain decreases significantly to 30 percent before clearing up entirely by 8:00 p.m. Temperatures are set to drop to around 40 degrees with persistent southwest winds, gusting up to 34 mph. Commuters should prepare for a nippy return to more seasonal weather after today's unusual warmth, with a sunny Tuesday forecasted to have a high near 48.
The clear skies will continue into Tuesday night, with a low approaching the crisp mark of 29 degrees. Winds are expected to slow down, coming from the northwest at 9 to 11 mph, but gusts could still reach up to 18 mph, the National Weather Service reported.
Wednesday promises abundant sunshine, with the mercury climbing just to a modest high of 43 degrees, followed by a partly cloudy evening and an overnight low of around 31. As the week progresses, Boston will see a pattern of mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights, with temperatures peaking near 40 degrees during the day and dipping into the high 20s at night, signaling the onset of a true New England winter.
Weekend weather takes a bright tone, with more sun expected and highs inching back up into the low 40s. Boston's Saturday and Sunday nights will see a bit more cloud cover, with lows hovering around the upper 20s—a gentle reminder for residents to keep their winter gear at hand.
