Bostonians woke up to a soggy New Year’s Day with forecasts predicting an umbrella-worthy morning. According to the National Weather Service, showers were likely before 10 a.m., followed by potential light rain after 5 p.m. The city was engulfed in patchy fog before the afternoon, with temperatures hovering around a mild 50 degrees. By nightfall, the chance of precipitation dropped, but gusty winds were expected to pick up strongly.
As the new year begins, residents are advised to prepare for stronger winds. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, effective from tonight through tomorrow night. The advisory warns of west winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph, with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. Some areas may experience gusts as high as 60 mph. These conditions could down tree branches and power lines, potentially causing outages and creating hazardous driving conditions due to sudden gusts.
Post-rainfall and wind, Bostonians have cold yet clear skies to look forward to. Boston 25 News forecasted sunshine for the later part of the week, with temperatures dropping to the 30s. The weekend promises to maintain a chilly trend — a stark contrast to the mild, wet start of the week. Meanwhile, tomorrow's weather is expected to showcase mostly sunny skies; however, will be accompanied by blustery conditions, with wind gusts potentially hitting the 50-60 mph mark.
As Boston soldiers through the harsh winds and the ensuing chill factor, residents should prepare for the days ahead. With temperatures slated to stay in the lower 30s, outdoor plans should include bundling up against the cold. As per Boston 25 News, the brisk air is expected to "stick around through the weekend and into early next week." Forecasts for the following days indicate mostly sunny conditions, with nighttime lows hovering around the 20s.
