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Published on April 09, 2024
Clear Skies Welcome Red Sox Home Opener in Boston, Storms on the Horizon for WeekendSource: Google Street View

Bostonians soaking up the Sun during today's home opener for the Red Sox should enjoy the clear skies while they last. The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny day with a high of nearly 58 degrees before temperatures drop to a cooler 47. Wind speeds will stay between 3 and 10 mph, ensuring a mild experience for the fans at Fenway.

Tonight, the clouds are rolling in, casting a partly cloudy night with temperatures around 40 degrees. While the Sea breeze that warmed us up yesterday will turn to south/southeast winds by Wednesday, the temperature isn’t expected to plummet just yet. The city can expect to stay in the low fifties with scattered showers appearing later in the day, as per an NWS advisory.

A sizeable system is predicted to hit New England later in the week and initially pegged as a routine spring storm updated weather models now warn of heavier rains coupled with powerful winds. According to an NBC Boston report, Thursday will usher in more significant rainfall and heightened winds.

Friday's forecast is looking grim with an 80 percent chance of rain and the possibility of gusts rocketing up to 50 miles per hour. Some isolated outages are possible, suggests NBC Boston, indicating that residents should brace for potential disruptions. Following the tempest, colder air will cut through the city on Saturday, though this cooler spell is expected to be brief, with temperatures rising near 60 degrees come Sunday.

The Boston weather rollercoaster doesn’t put a damper on the spirit of the city, with a hint of spring warmth on the horizon just in time for Marathon Monday. The runners might face less-than-ideal conditions, but a predicted tailwind could offer some assistance. Monday is set to be mostly sunny with highs creeping into the mid-sixties, perhaps providing excellent weather for both the marathon runners and spectators alike.

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