Boston residents should prepare for a mixed bag of weather this week, as forecasters predict a series of fluctuations ranging from rain to a wintry mix, with a possibility for icy road conditions. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather in Boston is set to bring rain, mainly after 4 p.m., with chances of precipitation hitting 60%. As the day progresses, expect the calm winds to pick up, hailing from the east at a subtle 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight, the likelihood of rain is nearly certain before 11 p.m., followed by patchy fog after midnight. With an anticipated low around 39°F, the east wind will shift northward, possibly gusting up to 22 mph. "New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible," as noted by the NWS.
The weather becomes more complex later in the week. As per NBC Boston's forecast, a wintry mix is expected tonight. Areas along outer Route 2, the Merrimack Valley, and most of southern New Hampshire could see varying combinations of sleet or wet snow mixed with rain. On Wednesday, Boston should prepare for a "rather wild day" with a high near 64°F, rain, possible thunderstorms, and gusty winds that could reach up to 50 mph.
Temperatures are expected to drop back into the 30s by the end of the week, with Friday bringing sunny skies and a high near 35°F. As the weather shifts, residents can expect a return of arctic air, signaling colder days ahead. With a midweek temperature spike followed by a sharp decline, Bostonians are likely to feel the whiplash of New England's unpredictable winter climate.
