Boston residents should prepare for a modest blanket of snow this weekend, followed by a changing display of winter's versatility in the form of rain and fluctuating temperatures throughout next week. NBC Boston reports that today's cold start, with temperatures in the 20s and wind chill in the single digits and teens, will give way to highs in the mid to upper 30s. Despite the sun's climb, the wind will make it feel much colder, hovering in the 20s.
Tonight ushers in a chance of snow, primarily after midnight, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. This additional snowfall, attributed to a clipper system from Canada, is expected to leave anywhere from a coating to an inch across most of Greater Boston, with localized areas potentially receiving up to three inches. Coupled with this, patchy fog will also develop after 3 am. The mix of snow and rain, likely happening around 8 am on Sunday, suggests a brief and mild disruption, unlike a crippling snow event, tapering off before the mid-morning.
The upcoming week does not promise any respite from the unsettled weather pattern. "Next week, a couple of frontal systems will bring a chance of rain to the region," according to NBC Boston. The promise of rain looms late Monday into Tuesday morning and again with more vigor by midweek. Temperatures will reach a tentative peak midweek with forecasts suggesting the possibility of highs moving into the mid-50s.
However, this warmth will be transient as a cold front is set to sweep through, dropping temperatures dramatically. Wednesday will manifest with rain and gusty winds, as the high nudges near 59 degrees. Following the rain, the mercury will descend, "A chance of snow," says the National Weather Service, signifying plummeting temperatures on Thursday with highs near 40. The crispness of the following nights implies single-digit wind chills wrapped in clearer skies.
For those seeking solace in sunnier forecasts, Friday holds the promise of reprieve from precipitation, yet high temperatures will linger around the mid-30s. Overall, the ebbs and flows of New England weather continue to keep Bostonians on their toes, adapting to each meteorological shift as it comes.
