Boston's famously unpredictable weather is serving up a medley of conditions this week, starting with today's cooler temperatures and variable skies. According to the National Weather Service, Bostonians can expect "patchy drizzle with a chance of showers" that could deliver between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain. The cloudy weather continues with chances of showers increasing this afternoon and highs hovering around 74 degrees.
Tomorrow promises to warm up to summerlike levels as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-80s. However, the humidity is set to temporarily drop, allowing for a sunnier outlook for the weekend. The weather plays its part, calm before a potential storm, with "a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm," as stated by the NWS. These conditions are short-lived, though, as clearer skies are anticipated for tomorrow evening.
For those looking for respite from the dampness and the chill, relief arrives on Friday. A sunny outlook prevails with the mercury rising to a comfortable 83 degrees. The upward trend continues through the weekend, with NBC Boston reporting high forecast confidence for "another beauty" of a weekend. Friday night and Saturday night should bring mostly clear conditions and a slight breeze to complement the lunar glow.
Next week, the city is expected to steadily heat up, with the National Weather Service predicting highs nearing the 90s. "Sunny, with a high near 91," Monday's forecast boldly promises, a prelude to what could shape up to be an extended heatwave. So, while the present weather might require a light jacket and an umbrella, it's not too soon to begin planning for the swelter and shine that lies just over the horizon.
