Bostonians are advised to bundle up as a series of cold fronts and storm systems are set to sweep through the area, bringing a mixed bag of precipitation and chill, possibly impacting commutes and outdoor plans. The National Weather Service forecasts today's high to hit just 21 degrees with the possibility of wind chill values dipping to zero. Winds from the west-northwest could pick up, gusting as high as 21 mph. As the evening rolls in, temperatures will drop down to 14 degrees, making for a chilly end to the day.
Tonight, the clouds are expected to make a gradual exit, leading to clearer skies and a low of around 14 degrees. Yet, the northwest wind refuses to let up, maintaining speeds between 11 and 13 mph, possibly gusting up to 21 mph. Coming into Sunday, the skies will clear up, offering Boston a sunny reprieve with a high near 27. But the northwest wind will persist around 14 mph, accompanied by gusts that might be as high as 21 mph, according to the forecast by The National Weather Service.
Looking forward to the start of the week, Monday's conditions improve slightly with mostly sunny skies and a high climbing to near 38 degrees. The winds, albeit lighter, will come from the west-southwest at a speed of 8 to 10 mph. Monday night's cloud cover will thicken, though temperatures will be less harsh with a low around 30.
The Weather Service's outlook for Tuesday, however, is predicting a 30 percent chance of rain initiating in the afternoon with another cloudy day, as the high crawls to near 41 degrees. As the night descends, snow becomes a likely unwelcome guest with an overcast sky and low hovering around 32. Midweek doesn't look much better for umbrella sales, with Wednesday's forecast bringing a likelihood of rain and snow, glooming up the day with a high near 40 degrees. By Thursday, the gloom is expected to persist with a chance of rain and highs nearing a relatively warmer 47 degrees, while nightfall brings more chances of rain and a low around 36.
The relentless clouds seem to be the mainstay for Boston's week with Friday's forecast signaling rain is likely, and the high topping off near 45 degrees. Residents are encouraged to stay tuned to local weather updates and prepare for a damp and cold week ahead.
