Bostonians, brace yourselves for a bout of wintry weather that's bound to bring out the umbrellas and overcoats. According to the National Weather Service, the city will see rain today, primarily before 1 p.m., with temperatures hovering around a brisk 41 degrees. Forecasters are betting on a 100% chance of precipitation, so don't leave home without some waterproof gear.
As evening falls, the drizzle might persist, and the mercury is set to drop to 34 degrees. The wind, playing its part from the north-northeast, will blow gently at around 7 mph. Driving through patchy fog might be on the night's agenda for those cruising through Bean Town.
The weekend won't offer a respite just yet, with Saturday mirroring today's gloomy tune – a chance of drizzle before 8 a.m. and patchy fog hanging around until the early afternoon. The forecast predicts a high of 39 degrees, with the breeze taking a lighter touch at 3 to 7 mph from the north-northeast.
Sunday's storyboard writes itself with rain expected to fall mainly after 2 p.m., and temperatures reaching a nearly 40-degree high. If you're planning outdoor activities, think again. With an 80% chance of precipitation and northeastern winds gusting between 5 and 10 mph, you might want to cozy up indoors instead.
Changing gears into the new week, Sunday night will be the opening act for a mix of rain and snow and temps taking a dip down to 29 degrees. It's going to be blustery out there, folks. Monday morning could see lingering snow showers, with the day's high barely climbing up to 34 degrees, and a 60% chance of the white stuff making an appearance.
By Tuesday, the sun might peek through though we're not in the clear just yet, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 33 on tap. The night will once again cool down to a chilly 21 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. The week marches on with partly sunny conditions on Wednesday and Thursday, with highs around the mid-30s and nighttime lows hovering at the 20-degree mark, giving you a minute to catch your breath from the city's wintery onslaught.
