Bostonians seeking reprieve from the cool bite of a lingering winter will find little comfort in the forecast this week. According to the National Weather Service, today's highs will just brush past 50, with clear skies offering false hope for warmth. The night is expected to dip to a low around 33 degrees, posing a slight threat to the budding spring flora.

The struggle for a true spring continues as temperatures cling stubbornly to the low 50s near the coastline. "What happened to spring? We’ve managed to shake the incessant rain, but the cold shots keep coming," reads a report from NBC Boston. Those expecting a seasonal bloom of warmth will have to harness patience as Friday isn't going perk up much past 54 degrees, with sunny skies doing little to chase away the chill.

The weekend promises a gradual upturn with Saturday's high reaching 62 degrees under a sunny veneer, before a 30 percent chance of overnight showers threatens. Sunday offers a repeat possibility for rain, despite a high near 65 as per the National Weather Service forecast. Boston's coastal areas, however, may see temperature gains stifled by persistent sea breezes through the early part of the weekend.

Relief from the nippy air looms on the horizon, as forecasts point toward a more temperate early next week with the absence of sea breezes and highs pressing into the low to mid 70s. Amid these fluctuations, the agriculturists observe with bated breath, concerned for the fruit trees during these precarious times. Apples, currently at the "green tip" stage, show resilience while peaches face a slight risk of damage with a chilling 10 percent likelihood, reported NBC Boston.

As residents look ahead to possibly more congenial weather, the forecast serves as a reminder that in New England, spring doesn’t always equate to immediate warmth. With a chance of showers persisting well into next Wednesday, it seems the city’s dance with the elements is set to continue a while longer.