Bostonians should be ready for a diverse mix of weather conditions this week as forecasters predict shifts from mild temperatures to a potential bout of the season's coldest air. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather condition is expected to clear from patchy early fog to mostly sunny skies with a high near 58 degrees and gusty west winds. However, this brief respite will give way to increasing clouds and a 60% chance of rain on Wednesday afternoon, with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
The weather will continue to be fickle, with rain likely before 5 a.m. Wednesday night and a 100% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service forecasts new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Moving into Thursday, there's a 30% chance of morning rain followed by clearing skies, yet temperatures will drop significantly by the weekend with lows nearing the mid-20s.
In a similar vein, NBC Boston indicates that the quick-moving weather systems will culminate in an arctic plunge by week's end, bringing possibly the chilliest air of the season for southern New England. As highs are forecasted to struggle out of the 20s on Sunday and Monday, residents should brace for a stark temperature drop.
Before the noteworthy cold snap takes hold, Boston will also experience a very mild day, with temperatures said to rise to the mid-upper 50s and sunshine breaking through by the afternoon. Residents will need to wrap up warmly for the latter part of the week. As cold air pours in, it will result in freezing conditions, particularly evident as residents may see nighttime temperatures plummeting to as low as around 13 degrees on Saturday night. Despite these frigid conditions, the forecast is offering a reprieve, with temperatures expected to recover to the low 40s just in time for Christmas, as noted by NBC Boston.
