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Published on March 30, 2024
Boston Braces for Continued Gusty Winds Saturday, Potential Nor'easter Threatens MidweekSource: Unsplash/ abi ismail

Bostonians may have left the storms of yesterday behind, but they're not out of the woods yet when it comes to gusty conditions. The city will experience peaks in wind speed reaching nearly 40 mph throughout Saturday under sunny skies, according to NBC Boston. The brisk winds are expected to calm down as the sun sets, paving the way for a cooler night with partly cloudy conditions and lows around 37 as reported by the National Weather Service.

The forecast for Sunday shows a shift towards mostly sunny skies, with a high near 54 and lighter winds than that of Saturday, ranging between 6 and 10 mph. Come Sunday night, locals should expect increasing clouds with the temps holding steady around the upper 30s. The week ahead appears to take a gloomier turn, starting with a 30 percent chance of midday rain on Monday and a 50 percent chance of the wet stuff hitting after 10 am Tuesday, as the workweek kicks in.

As if to remind us that the spring season in New England can be as capricious as ever, a potential nor’easter looms in the forecast for late Tuesday with a grip that could last into Thursday. The wedge of cold air in play raises prospects for snow, particularly in the Worcester Hills, with an outside chance of the white powder reaching coastal areas if the storm's track shifts. This late-season storm could be more potent than many may anticipate, with its cold company not relenting until Thursday night, according to predictions.

After the stormy interlude, the forecast suggests a warming trend will carry Boston into the weekend post-precipitation. "We sail into next weekend with a warming trend AND sunshine," NBC Boston projects, decidedly more upbeat as it sets sights on milder conditions. Temperature is expected to surge into the 60s, just in time for residents to enjoy the forecasted stellar conditions for an upcoming eclipse.

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