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Boston Braces for Weather Whiplash from Sunny Skies to Showers Over the Weekend

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Published on October 11, 2024
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This weekend, Boston will experience varying weather, from sunny moments to possible rain. Today, expect sunny skies and a mild west wind, with temperatures reaching 67 degrees and gusts up to 20 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low of around 55 degrees and a lighter southwest wind of 8 to 13 mph.

The National Weather Service forecasts, "Sunny, with a high near 69," for tomorrow and describes the conditions as breezy; a west wind will be blowing at 15 to 20 mph, Saturday night promises a reprieve with clarity and a dip in temperature to around 43 degrees contrasted by a mild northwest wind blowing 3 to 8 mph.

On Sunday, there's a 30% chance of showers, especially after 11 a.m., with partly sunny skies and a high around 59 degrees. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 7 mph. Sunday night brings a higher likelihood of rain, with an 80% chance of precipitation and temperatures around 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Columbus Day's outlook casts an array of weather patterns: "Showers likely, mainly before 11am," according to the National Weather Service, with a 70% chance of precipitation, yet the partial sun is expected to break through with a high cresting near 64 degrees, meanwhile, brisk southwest winds will blow at 10 to 14 mph in a caress of change that reminds of the season's whims.

A report from Boston 25 News notes that after a "chilly start this morning," residents can expect "sunglasses with your layers" weather, as the sun shines brightly today. Saturday is described as the weekend's highlight, being "warm, windy, and bright," a perfect day to enjoy the warmth before Sunday brings "cloudy and soggy conditions." A developing warm front will stall south of the city, potentially causing "1″+ rainfall in some towns." 

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