Boston residents should brace themselves for a winter storm arriving tonight and continuing into tomorrow. According to a report from NBC Boston, the storm, described as an "Alberta Clipper," is expected to sweep through the region with a mix of snow and rain. The system, hailing from Alberta, Canada, is known for its speed and the blast of cold air it brings along.
The National Weather Service's forecast indicates increasing clouds today with a high near 36 and a shift in the wind from west to south in the afternoon. This evening, Bostonians could see a mix of rain and snow before 9pm, with conditions set to become foggy overnight and temperatures hovering around 33 degrees. "A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain. Patchy fog after 9pm," warns the National Weather Service.
By tomorrow, rain is likely before 4pm, followed by a chance of snow as an arctic front advances from western New England. The National Weather Service predicts a 60% chance of precipitation, with little to no snow accumulation expected. However, gusty conditions are on the way, with southwest winds predicted to reach 17 mph and gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tomorrow night, the forecast promises clear skies, but the winds are not expected to let up, ushering in wind chills in the teens and single digits—a rather chilly prospect for the city. The weekend should bring some relief, with a rise in temperatures forecast. Looking ahead to Monday and Tuesday, there is a larger system expected to bring milder conditions but with a higher likelihood of rain, as per the National Weather Service, setting up a contrast in the storms Bostonians might be accustomed to handling.
