Bostonians basked in the sun Tuesday, with temperatures soaring up to 71 degrees, but they should soak up every last ray of sunshine before a wet and cooler spell sets in. According to the National Weather Service, beginning Wednesday, the city will see a shift in weather, with a likelihood of showers and potentially a thunderstorm in the mix. "Showers likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then showers likely after 5pm," they reported. The increasing clouds will bring a high near 59 degrees, a significant drop from Tuesday’s warmth. More on the NWS weather forecast.
The impending gloom may trigger frets of a repeat of last summer's soggy season, but as NBC Boston points, remember "we're not yet in summer and there's still time to turn things around." Despite the optimism, projections don't promise any prolonged spell of dry skies. As Wednesday calls for an umbrella, the evening could offer a reprieve—though the clouds aren’t going anywhere. "Could be a few leftover showers into the evening, but many stay cloudy and dry," warns NBC Boston’s weather coverage. NBC Boston has further details.
After Wednesday’s splash, Thursday will be caught between systems, leading to a chance of rain towards the latter part of the day. The mere 50 percent chance of precipitation in the forecast pairs with cooler highs barely making it past the 60-degree mark. Meanwhile, Thursday night into Friday will likely see more rain, mainly before 10pm, and cool lows hovering around 48 degrees. Expect the umbrella to be a mainstay accessory through the end of the week.
The weather roulette continues through the weekend with Saturday showing "a chance of rain," though partly sunny skies might offer small reprieves. As the highs crawl to 57 degrees, the lament of dropping temperatures becomes the undertone of the week's narrative. Sunday and Monday promise more of the same slight sunshine studded with potential showers, subtly echoing the refrain of an all too familiar tune. NBC Boston’s report paints a picture not too bright for those hoping for early summer vibes to stick around.
Looking forward, Friday's forecast sinks further with predictions of a coastal storm skirting to our south, threatening heavier bouts of rain. Bostonians should keep their galoshes close by as the week rolls out a decidedly damp carpet, a stark contrast to the sunny reprieve that will have felt like mere mirage.
