Valentine's Day is showing no love to Boston this year, with the city bracing for a frigid holiday complete with bone-chilling winds. Today's forecast sees a sunny but icy grip on the city, with steady temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts as high as 34 mph are expected to blast through, so residents will need to wrap up tightly to avoid the cold that is sure to bite.
The cold snap is set to continue throughout the week. Boston 25 News reports a brief spate of flurries early this morning, with sun and cold to dominate the day. It's the wind gusting up to 40 mph that will really go and make it feel like it's in the teens or lower 20s. So, if you're planning to step out for a romantic Valentine's evening, better make it a short walk to somewhere warm.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the winds are expected to behave more gently, with gusts topping out around 21 mph. But don't be fooled by a peaceful morning sun, increasing clouds are slated to bring a bit of drama later in the day, courtesy of an incoming clipper system. By Thursday night, Boston can expect to see some light snow action with an accumulation of a couple of inches most likely, which means Friday morning may necessitate extra time for cleaning off vehicles before commuters hit the road.
Not to be deterred, Bostonians can look forward to some respite at the weekend, which is set to be cool but mostly dry. There's a chance for more snow on Saturday, but this should only lightly touch the city, according to the forecast by the National Weather Service. Sunday and Washington's Birthday promise sunnier skies, with highs near the 39-degree mark, just high enough to potentially melt the chill off of this wintry week.
