Brace yourselves, Bostonians, according to the National Weather Service, today's forecast promises clear, sunny skies with a high near 36 degrees, but don't let the sunshine fool you—a northwest wind gusting as high as 22 mph is sure to give that winter chill some extra bite.
By tonight, the mercury will dip to around 24, while the wind settles down to a more manageable 3 to 7 mph. But the calm is short-lived. Tomorrow, there's a 30 percent shot at rainfall come afternoon, with temperatures rising slightly to near 44 degrees. Winds are expected to shift, set to pick up steam gradually, and we're looking to get potentially heavy rain into tomorrow night. They're predicting winds to sharply escalate, possibly to gust as high as 50 mph.
It's going to be a downright wet and windy hump day on Wednesday. The high could reach a mild 56 degrees, but it comes with the territory of unsettled weather—the forecast points to a likelihood of rain, particularly before midday. Wind gusts might rival Tuesday night, but they're supposed to slacken off as the day progresses, falling to around 18-21 mph by the time we welcome the evening.
We're set to get a reprieve from the rain Wednesday night. Skies should mostly clear up with temperatures hovering around 34 degrees. Thursday will offer more sun and a high near 45 degrees. Come Friday, the clouds will make a cautious comeback, but it'll mostly be sunny, with highs creeping back down to the mid-40s. But by nightfall, ensure your umbrella is handy again because rain will likely dominate the scene.
The weekend outlook isn't too dry, either, with rain likely on Saturday—though with a warmer breeze this time and a high near 55 degrees. We catch a break Saturday night, but that could come with more rain. Wrapping up the week, Sunday promises a return to sunshine, but hold onto your hats; it's expected to remain breezy and cooler with highs around 39.
