Bostonians woke up to a blast of bone-chilling air this Sunday as temperatures stubbornly sat in the mid-20s. As if blinking into the blinding winter sun, the folks of New England grappled with the single-digit windchill. Stepping outside, one found themselves wrapped in a cold that clung viciously to any exposed skin. The NBC Boston reports that after a round of snow showers the day prior, the city is now seeing some respite with sunshine, though scant comfort comes from its rays amidst the frosty air.
Looking ahead to the coming week, it appears that the city won't be shedding its winter coat anytime soon. According to the National Weather Service, a series of storm systems are forecast to roll through, bringing a mixture of rain and snow showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. The systems will bring some rain showers to a city that's eagerly awaiting warmer days, with chances of impactful wintry weather anticipated to be on the low side, possibly due to climbing temperatures into the upper 30s to upper 40s.
Tuesday's forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of rain after 3pm with mostly cloudy skies and a high of nearly 40 degrees. The situation turns messier by night, with snow likely, transitioning to a wintry mix. The chance of precipitation jumps to 60%. Boston weather continues its overcast narrative into Wednesday, with rain possibly mixed with snow in the morning, but hoping for an all-rain scenario as the day progresses. The rain seems to have booked a weekly pass, with the likelihood of rainfall persisting through to Friday.
As we edge into Thursday and Friday, the city is set to witness more rainy scenes. Highs will likely touch the mid-40s, giving Bostonians a minor reprieve from the frigid conditions, yet leaving much to be desired in the realm of a spring-like thaw. The damp pattern clings on, according to NBC Boston, with the forecast insisting on additional showers continuing through the weekend. Residents may have to keep their rain boots handy, as they wade through what appears to be a rather soggy end to January.
