Boston residents woke up to a soggy Monday as the city faces a band of rain and possible thunderstorms due to a passing cold front. According to the National Weather Service, the likelihood of precipitation is pegged at 100% before 2pm, then dropping to showers likely later in the day. With a high around 64 degrees and south winds blowing at 8 to 11 mph, today's downpour could see new rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch. The evening carries a 30% chance of showers before 7pm with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation possible as clouds take hold, the low hovering around 50 degrees.
As the city trudges through the aftermath of the front, a stretch of calmer weather is set to take over. NBC Boston forecasts "another quiet stretch of weather" as high pressure builds, bringing crisp fall air and a mix of sun and clouds. Daytime highs from Tuesday through Thursday will range from the mid to upper 60s, though some areas may experience cooler temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. Wednesday and Thursday nights may bring a chill to inland areas, with temperatures potentially dipping into the mid-30s, raising the possibility of patchy frost.
Approaching the weekend, Bostonians can anticipate a warm spell with sunny skies prevailing. Highs in the 60s are expected to grace Friday, while Saturday could soar near 73 degrees. The forecast from the National Weather Service denotes a "mostly clear" on Friday night, with temperatures settling around 50 degrees. As families and friends plan for the long holiday weekend, the weather is likely to cooperate, staying mainly dry with variable clouds and a chance of showers on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
