Bostonians can look forward to a streak of pleasant weather, with mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures expected into the early part of the week. According to a National Weather Service forecast, today will feature mostly sunny conditions with a high near 76 degrees. The evening will remain clear, with temperatures dropping to a comfortable low around 56. Tomorrow will continue the trend, with sunshine and a high near 81 degrees.
The clear skies and warmth are expected to last until midweek, when clouds may start to encroach on the city’s sunny weather. The National Weather Service anticipates a 30% chance of rain after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, with similar rain chances extending into Thursday. NBC Boston also notes that Boston's dry spell, which has lasted 25 days, might continue despite these rain chances, which are not expected to be widespread.
As the workweek progresses, temperatures are forecasted to dip slightly. The National Weather Service predicts a high near 69 on Friday, and the pleasant highs in the upper 70s and low 80s early in the week will make way for cooler temperatures in the upper 60s by Friday and Saturday.
A weather system brewing off the coast of South Carolina could prove to be the disruptor of Boston's dry conditions. NBC Boston reports that this system has a 50% chance of developing into the next named storm of the 2024 season within the next two days. As the storm moves over South Carolina, North Carolina, it's expected that the subsequent clouds and rain will spread across the East Coast, potentially affecting New England later in the week.
The certainty of rainfall in New England is still up in the air, with the question of how far north the moisture will reach remaining unanswered. "It is not a guarantee New England will see rain, but the further south you are, the better a chance you have to get in on a few showers," as stated by NBC Boston. As Greater Boston and Southern New England brace for the overcast skies replacing the sunshine from Wednesday through Friday, residents are advised to keep an eye out for updates as the storm progresses.
