Boston locals can expect a rain-sodden Tuesday, according to recent weather forecasts, capped off by a potentially tumultuous Thanksgiving Day. Today's showers are predicted to persist from the late morning until the waning afternoon hours, with patchy fog adding a layer of gray to the already dreary scene. The winds are set to make a subtle shift from light and variable to a westerly direction at 5 to 10 mph, as daytime temperatures hover near 51 degrees, making for a damp chill in the air, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Meanwhile, in a matter shared by NBC Boston, Wednesday offers a brief respite from this week's inclement weather—offering skies generous in sunshine with highs again making a measure near the 50-degree mark. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, however, a storm is anticipated to deliver a steady pour over the city; forecasts suggest a 100% chance of rain and potential travel delays, which may compact the stress of holiday preparations.
Tonight's forecast predicts a reprieve in the form of mostly clear skies and a dip in temperature to around 34 degrees, ushering a calmer, albeit cooler, atmosphere. This comes before Wednesday's brief interlude of dry and fairly mild conditions, conveniently clear for those last-minute Thanksgiving errands. According to the National Weather Service, a mostly sunny Wednesday will precede a potentially rain-laden Thanksgiving Day, which is expected to begin with precipitation early in the morning and persist throughout the day.
Compounding the holiday tumult, "rain will hit early and stay late," on Thanksgiving, described NBC Boston with the forecasted storm anticipated to be potent enough to bring wind gusts reaching 40 mph along the coast. Though gusts are generally expected to be less severe elsewhere, the accompanying deluge might see rainfall totals exceeding an inch in many locations—offering a much-needed dent in the persistent drought. Nighttime rain is forecasted to diminish before 10 PM, with temperatures maintaining in the mid to upper 30s into Friday morning.
After Thanksgiving Day, the remainder of the holiday weekend is set to be graced with colder, but drier air, as forecasters project a series of sunny and partly cloudy days, with daytime highs hovering in the low to mid-40s and nightly lows potentially reaching a chilly 26 degrees. For Bostonians and visitors alike, the advice rings consistent: Be safe, plan ahead for travel, and make the most of an extended weekend that, despite a potential mid-week tempest, promises pockets of calm and brightness.
