Boston's weather outlook is looking cloudy with a good chance of gusts, according to the latest forecasts. Residents should brace for a variety of conditions starting with mostly cloudy skies today and a high near 56 degrees, as per the National Weather Service. Tonight, scattered showers are on the menu before transitioning into areas of drizzle after 9 PM alongside patches of fog.

For sports enthusiasts, tonight's game at Fenway might face minor interruptions with showers predicted to taper off shortly after midnight. These conditions suggest that fans may avoid a complete rainout. Thursday's weather isn't looking much brighter; the city will face showers intermittently throughout the day. In a twist, breezes will blow in from the southeast, which may prop temperatures up for Boston's coastal areas, as noted by NBC Boston.

Heavier rainfall is expected to roll in Thursday evening and persist into Friday morning, with the latter seeing a high near 63 degrees and windy conditions. Friday's gales could surge to 34 mph, signaling a tempestuous start to the weekend. Residents inland could experience warmer temperatures, potentially reaching 60 degrees away from the influence of the Atlantic chill.

The weekend forecast brings only a slight respite with partly cloudy nights and highs hovering in the mid-50s to low 60s. Saturday might bring a sprinkle, while Sunday shows promise with partly sunny skies and a high reaching the 60s. As for the upcoming Boston Marathon, runners could be greeted with favorable conditions — warm temperatures and a westerly wind to aid their ascent up Heartbreak Hill, according to the same report from NBC Boston.