Bostonians brace for a chilly holiday season as the latest weather forecast promises a frigid end to the week, with temperatures scarcely climbing above freezing, according to the National Weather Service. Today's weather features sunny skies but don't be fooled; the high is expected to hover around a mere 35 degrees with brisk north northwest winds at around 18 mph, and gusts reaching up to 29 mph, so better wrap up warm.
The mercury will dip tonight to a cool 20 degrees with continued north northwest winds between 7 and 10 mph, sleigh-ride season is in full swing but remember to bundle up if you're dashing through the snow, gusts may hit as high as 20 mph. Friday maintains the sunny but frosty trend with a high also near 35 and lighter winds— a gentle whisper compared to today's bluster.
Heading into the weekend, Boston's sky takes a grayer turn on Saturday with mostly cloudy cover and temperatures jumping slightly to a more tolerable 42 degrees, the National Weather Service predicts. The clear Friday night will make for a sharp contrast, as the low settles at around 24 before clouds roll in. Winds shift southwest, but remain modest at 6 to 9 mph.
Clouds remain stubborn through Sunday and into the start of the week, with Sunday's high at 46 degrees and Monday promising a partly sunny reprieve with a high near 48, offering a bit of warmth for any last-minute Christmas shoppers. Nighttime lows on both days linger around 33 degrees, so any hope of a white Christmas may need to be kept on a silent wish, the nights won't be frosty enough to sprinkle the city in white come Christmas morning.
Christmas Day itself will see partly sunny skies with temperatures edging up to 48, while the following days flirt with the upper forties—Tuesday even reaching 49 degrees. A spot of pre-New Year rain might be on the horizon, with the forecast giving a nod to the possibility of showers late Tuesday into Wednesday, which is expected to be mostly cloudy with highs cresting at 51. For more detailed forecast information, visit the National Weather Service website.
