Boston braces for a mixed-bag weekend of weather, with snow, rain, and wind all on the docket, reports indicate. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 42 today with increasing clouds, and a chance of snow after 4 a.m., which will likely mix with rain after 5 a.m. As Saturday rolls in, so does the rain – and it's expected to stay, bringing with it gusts as high as 28 mph.
Moving tomorrow night, rainfall could become heavy, potentially leading to localized flooding. As reported by NBC Boston, the storm system is presently strengthening as it draws water from its Texan and Louisianan sources, causing rivers and streams to rapidly rise. The forecast suggests Sunday will be partly sunny after morning clouds with highs in the 40s. However, Cape Cod may remain shrouded in clouds due to a northerly wind over the Gulf of Maine, keeping temperatures in the upper 30s.
After a chilly start, wherein Thursday marked the first day of the month with below normal temperatures, there's a brief return to above-normal warmth for the weekend but not without accompanying gusts that could exceed 50 miles per hour in coastal areas. The National Weather Service warns of little to no snow accumulation expected tonight, while temperatures hover around 34 degrees, and NBC Boston anticipates a solid 2+ inches of rain headed Boston's way through Saturday afternoon.
Looking ahead, Bostonians should prepare for a yo-yoing of weather patterns, with partly sunny skies slated for Monday before returning to cloudier days midweek accompanied by chances of showers as indicated by the lingering cloud deck, highs across the region for the forthcoming days generally settle in the low 40s, although Thursday could see a peak near 52 regardless of potential showers.
