Bostonians should hold on to their hats as strong winds are set to blast the region, bringing the risk of power outages and icy conditions overnight. According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 38 degrees, but it will feel much colder with brave winds gusting as high as 44 mph.
The gusty conditions are not limited to today, with NBC Boston reporting that even higher winds, reaching up to 50 to 60 miles per hour, are expected in higher elevations and across Cape Cod. The wind is predicted to die down by mid-afternoon, but not before creating the potential for icy roads as temperatures drop to the 20s tonight.
Snow lovers can find solace in the scattered snow showers that continue throughout the day, with certain areas forecasted to receive a more significant dusting. There's a chance for light mountain snow on Saturday, and the emerging sun on Sunday might offer a brief respite before another system could bring a quick chance for snow showers in the evening.
The chill isn't going away anytime soon, with the weekend seeing temperatures stuck in the mid-30s, even as the sun makes a cameo. With Presidents' Day expected to boast a sunny high near 39, a pleasant start to school vacation week is on the cards, as per the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, the forecast by the NBC Boston indicates that temperatures will hover in the low 40s with dry conditions persisting through the end of the week. However, the possibility of snow looks to return by the end of the 10-day period, so Bostonians might not want to put away their winter gear just yet.
