Bostonians looking to shake off the drab workweek will have to hold onto their umbrellas a little longer as a wet weekend looms. According to the National Weather Service, tonight's forecast calls for showers, mainly after 3am, with a cozy blanket of patchy fog rolling in post 5am. With an 80% chance of precipitation, it's a lock for rain boots and a reminder of April’s fickleness.
Don't expect to quickly shake the showers as they’re predicted to hang around before noon on Saturday. However, relief is in sight with the afternoon promising to bring some overdue sunshine and temperatures climbing to around 65 degrees. "Showers before 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am," the National Weather Service says, ensuring a soggy start for weekend warriors. A southwest wind between 8 and 11 mph adds to the mix, setting the tempo for a damp morning hustle.
The grey spells aren't lingering though. By Saturday night, a clearer sky is forecast to unfold, and Sunday is set to dawn on a brighter and cooler note. Expect sunny skies with a high breeze, keeping the high just shy of 60—ideal for those wishing to venture outdoors after the rains. "Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60," the Weather Service projects, offering a brief reprieve for the soggy citizens of Beantown.
Cape Codders will have to wait a tad longer to see the back of the clouds, with clearing expected later Saturday afternoon, states NBC Boston. Sunday's respite from the rain will be followed by a steady stretch of mostly dry days, with the next gown of showers not expected to arrive until the following Wednesday. Even the nights are forecast to be crystal clear through the early week, although some suburbs might to have watch for frost’s kiss on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
As Bostonians brace for whatever weather comes their way, they can take solace in knowing the deep freeze isn’t part of the picture. "Right now, it doesn't appear that we're in the deep freeze," says NBC Boston, sparing New Englanders from the bite of more wintry conditions. Nonetheless, a few isolated areas might still get a taste of near-freezing temps in the cool, dry nighttime air. With spring in its full, mercurial swing, locals can only hope the weather gods favor them with more sun than showers in the days to come.
