Bostonians looking for a weekend weather reprieve might have to hang tight a little longer, as the storm system that has been lingering begins to shift eastward. Today's forecast remains largely overcast, with temperatures peaking near 45 degrees and westerly winds up to 21 mph. There's a 30 percent shot at snow showers post-5 a.m., but don't count on building any snowmen – "Little or no snow accumulation expected," according to the National Weather Service.
However, not quite yet out of the woods, the weekend forecast isn't all doom and gloom – we may catch a glimpse of sunshine early Friday, although it'll likely play a relentless game of peekaboo, succumbing to potential brief, light showers by afternoon. As the storm that couldn't quite say goodbye sweeps by Maine and takes a U-turn south, "That's not exactly ideal for our weekend forecast," NBC Boston quips about the tail end shower chances for Saturday.
On tap for Saturday: an umbrella-worthy 80 percent chance of showers hitting us mainly after 1 p.m., a cool 44 degrees in store. The rest's as predictable as the toss of a coin, folks—showers likely persisting before Sunday 1 a.m. and a not-so-warm hug from 36 degrees at night. But there's a silver lining as Sunday warms up to a cloud-scattered high of 46 degrees.
Monday brings hope with a sun-soaked high of 61 degrees. While we brace the night in the lower 40s, it's all smooth sailing with Tuesday's promising mostly sunny skies and a temperate 56 degrees. Don't get too cozy in those spring jackets though; widowed by a dropping front from the north, Wednesday's warmth fades, setting the stage for a possibility of showers and a mediocre high near 52 degrees. But hold that frown for later, because "the warm air makes a comeback late week as the winds shift again to the southwest," assures NBC Boston in an almost-sunny disposition against the gray backdrop.
While the celestial spectacle of an eclipse anticipated for early next week might emerge unscathed by the capricious swings of the New England weather – there's optimism in the breeze: "Highs leap back to near 60 thanks to a favorable breeze from the northwest," NBC Boston hints at ideal conditions for star-gazers and moon-watchers alike. So Boston, keep your rain boots handy, your spirits high, and maybe, just maybe, clear skies will greet us on the other side of this whimsical weather pendulum. Stay safe and enjoy the weekend regardless of the showers!
