Residents of Boston and the surrounding New England area brace for a bit of winter's chill as temperatures are set to hover in the upper 20s today, but things are looking up from here on out. According to a forecast by the National Weather Service, the city will see sunny skies with a modest high around 25 degrees and winds shifting to a southern flow by afternoon. As we approach the evening, the likelihood of snow increases to a 40% chance, particularly after 1 am, with little accumulation expected.
The pattern of snowfall continues lightly into tomorrow with cloudy skies expected to clear by afternoon, and while the high creeps up near 34 degrees, the National Weather Service suggests the day will remain mostly sunny with a risk of snow in the morning, giving way to clearer skies in the afternoon. Roads should stay navigable for those planning to travel on Christmas Eve. NBC Boston's coverage highlights that any snow is expected to clear by noon tomorrow, leaving behind opportunities for a bit of sunshine to pierce through the clouds.
For those dreaming of a traditional holiday backdrop, Christmas Day vows to deliver. It's slated to be a crisp, sun-soaked day with temperatures inching just above the freezing point, ensuring a quintessential white Christmas for the first time in years. "Highs just above freezing will ensure we see a white Christmas for the first time since 2017 in Boston and Worcester," as reported by NBC Boston.
As we move further into the holiday week, the cold seems to relent ever so slightly, with nighttime temperatures easing into the low twenties and daytime highs gradually warming. The pattern established hints at a sequence of primarily sunny days ahead, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs reaching up to 40 degrees by Saturday, a reprieve from the chills of the season, and mostly clear skies continuing through to the coming weekend, supporting plans for post-holiday outings and last-minute shopping dashes for any delayed gift exchanges.
