Boston is to experience mild weather this weekend before a storm hits early next week, forecasters say. Today, Boston will see mostly cloudy skies with a comfortable high near 47, according to the National Weather Service. The warmth increases into the weekend, with temperatures in the city possibly cracking the "fitty" mark, though it's not a sure bet.
The warmth isn't isolated to Boston; MetroWest, Greater Worcester, outer Route 2, and southern New Hampshire are on solid ground for reaching the 50s. NBC Boston reports that Saturday could be record-setting, mirroring high temperatures set precisely one year ago to the date.
However, as the weekend comes to a close, the climate readjusts. Sunday's forecast by the National Weather Service anticipates partly sunny skies with a chillier high near 49 and downward gusts peaking at around 18 mph. This cool down sets the stage for the week's main event – a storm on Monday night into Tuesday that has potential for rain and snow, and temps near freezing.
With the storm's track shifting south on Thursday, forecast experts suggest that cold, windy weather will follow into midweek. "The storm will be strong enough to overcome the marginally cold air, so there's also a consideration," said NBC Boston, implying that snow is more likely than not. Current signs point to some accumulation across the Commonwealth, though meteorologists acknowledge the situation is fluid and subject to change.
National Weather Service's week-long forecast demonstrates, the build-up of clouds and the coming precipitation is a precursor to colder, brisk days ahead with temperatures steadily declining post-storm.
