Boston is battening down the hatches as forecasters are dialing up expectations for a winter blast that could dump over a foot of snow on the city. This incoming storm is set to be a record-breaker, with Boston not seeing more than four inches of snow in a single event for over two years, residents may be facing a true winter behemoth, according to the NBC Boston. Mayor Michelle Wu is on high alert, with city teams monitoring the forecasts and prepping for the deluge, "We're now looking at what's likely to be several inches and significant snowfall come Tuesday," Wu stated in an interview obtained by NBC Boston.
The National Weather Service rolls out a chilling seven-day forecast that declares today will be sunny, but as the evening draws near, rain and snow will tango in the skies, the South wind will be flipping its direction to the north, chance of precipitation resting at a precarious 30 percent. Tomorrow's temperature is expected to drop like a stone to around 28 degrees by mid-afternoon, with snow accumulation reaching a staggering 10 to 14 inches as blustery northeast winds howl at speeds between 20 and 23 mph.
Looking ahead, Wednesday promises a sunny respite though the temperature will hardly climb, lingering around freezing. But the calm seems short-lived as Thursday night might hurl more snow upon the city's already burgeoning blanket, the NWS detailed. Bostonians might get a break on Friday with just a chance of snow and a peak at the sun, but it's clear old man winter isn't done having his way with the Hub.
The weekend forecast paints a partly sunny picture, with highs scraping the mid-30s, but every night looks to be bracingly cold, this weather roller coaster makes a solid case for why the city's response to the coming storm is so critical, even night time brings no guarantee of solace as the cold grips the city in its frosty clutches. Boston's officials, by Monday morning, are slated to announce decisions about potential school closures or delays, as Mayor Wu emphasized the city's fervent preparations for the streets and shelters, stating "we will make sure that all the preparations for how to best prepare the streets and all the organizations and other spaces for warming and shelter are ready," as reported by NBC Boston.
