Boston is preparing for a twist of wintry weather with forecasts predicting a mix of snow and rainy conditions in the days leading up to Christmas. Today, Bostonians can expect a mostly sunny sky with a comfortable high near 43 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds ranging from 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight, the city will see a shift as the weather becomes mostly cloudy with temperatures dipping to a low around 27 degrees. The rest of the week promises a muddle of precipitation, including rain and snow starting Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service notes a 50% chance of rain and snow before 4 p.m., then potentially shifting to snow with little to no accumulation expected. But come Friday night, the chance of precipitation rises to 70%, with anticipated snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches, making conditions potentially slippery for those venturing out.
The weekend won’t bring much relief with a continued chance of snow showers into Saturday, mainly before 4pm. The forecast entails mostly cloudy skies with a high near 33 degrees and northwest winds from 8 to 11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. "A chance of snow showers," remains, with a 30% probability during the day and new snow accumulation estimated at less than one inch, as per the National Weather Service.
As the weekend unfolds, clearer skies will emerge by Saturday night, leading to lows around 15 degrees. Boston will bask in sunshine on Sunday with a high near 23, however, the upcoming week will once again stir in chances of rain and snow showers, particularly on Christmas Day. "A chance of rain and snow showers," is forecast with a partly sunny high near 38 degrees, and a chance of precipitation is lingering at 30%, as per the National Weather Service.
Complementing this narrative, experts have been tracking the weather closely with a certain anticipation. According to a report from NBC Boston, "These overnight rain events have been kind to us," but the sentiment may shift as we brace for more wintry mixtures. NBC Boston warns the public to "Beware of slippery spots Friday night," an advisory for those with evening plans as temperatures drop. The potential for "spotty black ice" on Saturday morning introduces an additional element of caution for early weekend commuters.
