Bostonians facing a gray Sunday can look forward to some sky-clearing relief come Monday. Today's weather leans toward the chilly side, with overcast conditions prevailing, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service. A mix of clouds and north winds at around 14 mph, gusting to 22 mph, keep temperatures just shy of the mid-40s.

The cloudy veneer begins to crack tonight, foreshadowing clearer skies that are set to roll in overnight. Those clearer skies better serve Monday's celestial showcase—an eagerly anticipated solar eclipse. NBC Boston reports that while a scattering of upper-level clouds might introduce a hazy overlay, they aren't expected to substantially hinder eclipse viewing. However, forecasted mild temperatures will be tempered by a steady northwest breeze, which could add a nip to the air as spectators look upward.

The same report reminds would-be eclipse watchers planning to take in the spectacle from more secluded spots in northern New England to be mindful of recent snowstorms, which are responsible for snowbound side roads and woodlands. There's caution to be exercised, with the mix of snowpack, mud, and slush, potentially turning any off-track adventure into a precarious affair.

Post-eclipse, Boston can bask under the sun's unobstructed glow with conditions staying sunny through to Tuesday. A sea breeze is expected to cool temperatures before clouds reassemble on Wednesday, setting the stage for rain possibilities toward week's end. But these showers, as per the station's forecast, will make way for a warmer, potentially more agreeable weekend ahead, with highs creeping into the upper 50s and low 60s.

For the more immediate future, Bostonians harboring hopes for a drier Saturday might be left wanting; the National Weather Service predicts showers mainly after 1 pm with an 80% chance of precipitation and gusty winds clocking in as high as 22 mph. As the city looks on to Sunday, chilly breezes cut the air before yielding to the promising start of a new week post-eclipse.