As we wrap up January and step into the first weekend of February, Boston's weather is casting a blend of rain and potential snow over the cityscape. According to the National Weather Service, rain will predominantly paint today's weather scene after 1 pm, with a high near 40 degrees. The southwest wind will gradually ease, but not without gusts potentially reaching up to 23 mph. The chance of precipitation stands firm at 90%.
However, the city's residents should broadly prepare to shift gears tonight, as that rain is expected to mingle with snow, before transitioning to all snow after 3 am. Temperatures are predicted to dip to 29 degrees, with calm winds taking a turn to the north at a pace of 5 to 9 mph in the evening hour. Snow accumulation might be minimal, but the 90% chance of precipitation reminds us just how quickly Mother Nature can defy expectations.
Moving into Saturday, residents might wake up to a chance of snow, mainly before 8 am. The clouds are set to break gradually through the morning, allowing for some clearing and a temperature drop to around 22 by 5 pm. Northwest winds will persevere at 11 to 15 mph. The possibility of more snow accumulation remains low, not exceeding a half inch.
Sunday's forecast is shaping differently as clouds cover most of the sky with high points nearing 36 degrees, as per the National Weather Service. The calm will then to be disrupted by a south wind at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. By Sunday night, rain and snow are expected to resume their duet, fully turning to rain toward the early hours. Chances of precipitation are at 80%, and the southern wind will continue to flow at 6 to 8 mph.
Into next week, Monday whispers a chance of rain before 9 am and highs surging near 48 degrees. The skies will mostly stay cloudy, with winds gusting vigorously as high as 23 mph. "Since our precipitation is delayed, it buys us time to warm up," mentioned NBC Boston, indicating a notably significant temperature climb for the afternoon. As for subsequent snowfall, a stint of light snow on Sunday night could result in minor accumulation, but otherwise, the city is expected to enjoy a pause in precipitation until late Wednesday, with a weather transition likely bringing in more rain and snow.
