As New England ushers in the month of December and the official start of Meteorological Winter, Boston residents are bracing for a chilly and brisk Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast anticipates partly sunny conditions with temperatures peaking at 39 degrees, while the wind chill may make it feel as though it's about 30 degrees, notably along the coastline.
The coming week in Boston appears to remain on the colder side, with "Sunny, with a high near 39," for Monday and similar conditions prevailing through Tuesday, indicative of a trend where daily highs are consistently hovering in the mid to upper 30s range, according to NWS forecast. As NBC Boston reports, "The next chance for widespread precipitation arrives Wednesday night into Thursday as a system brings a mix of light snow and rain." While there's a 90% chance of precipitation Wednesday night, forecasters are not expecting significant snow accumulation at this time.
Wednesday will deliver "Mostly sunny, with a high near 40," but things will begin to shift that evening as Boston anticipates the approach of a potentially messy system, as per NWS. Overnight into Thursday, the city could see a mix of rain and snow showers, challenging the mettle of those who traverse Boston's bustling streets and colonial corners.
After the midweek system, colder air is predicted to swoop in with tenacity. "Colder air moves in, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season so far, with highs only reaching the upper 20s to low 30s," according to NBC Boston's statement on the impending freeze. By Friday, the daytime warmth might not surpass the frigid 34 degrees mark, and Friday night lows are expected to plummet to around 18 degrees, setting the stage for a brisk end to the week.
Residents should prepare for a significant dip in temperatures, especially given the forecast on Saturday where the high is poised to just touch 32 degrees. Such weather readily conjures up the spirit of New England winters — sharply cold, with a stark clarity in the air — and underscores the need to layer up and keep the winter gear at arm's reach.
