Bostonians can expect the skies to darken today as clouds gather overhead, forecasters say. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will hover near 37 degrees with a light east southeast breeze blowing. But don’t pack away your winter coat just yet; the mercury is set to dip to 26 degrees tonight as winds shift to the north.
The city will see a mixed bag of conditions this week, with mostly cloudy skies transitioning to sun on Thursday and highs creeping up to around 40. But keep an umbrella handy—rain is expected to roll in on Friday afternoon. "Rain likely, mainly after 2pm," states the NWS, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Come nightfall, that likelihood drops, but the cloud cover sticks around, keeping the overnight low at a chilly 24 degrees.
Saturday promises clearer skies, and a bit of sun is due to make an appearance, setting the stage for a brisk high of 33. Nighttime temperatures are expected fall sharply to around 18, offering a crisp end to the day.
As Sunday beckons, the city can look forward to more sunny conditions and a slight respite from the cold with highs near 40 degrees. But the respite will be shorts-lived as clouds gather again into the night, gearing up for a new week with highs reaching the pleasant range of low 50s by Monday. A chance of rain comes into play by Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, so Bostonians should enjoy the sun while it lasts.
Backing up these predictions, NBC Boston reports a "prolonged warming trend" is set to begin on Sunday following the exit of the rainy system on Saturday. For those weary of winter’s grip, this warming trend may be just the thaw they’ve been waiting for. So gear up for the rain, then sit tight as Mother Nature hints at an early taste of spring coming to the Hub.
