Bostonians awoke to a light dusting of snow today, as a countrywide wintry blast made its presence felt in the Greater Boston area. While the snow showers, sporadic throughout the day, are expected to deposit no more than an inch in most places, coastal regions could see slightly higher amounts. NBC Boston reports that the Merrimack Valley and parts of the North and South Shores, including sections of Boston itself, could accumulate up to two inches.
The snowfall, linked to the same system disrupting conditions nationwide, is not expected to be disruptive. The National Weather Service predicts "a chance of snow" along with "patchy fog before 11 a.m.," followed by a cloudy day and a high near 33 degrees. Winds from the north are forecast to be between 5 and 9 mph in the morning. As the snow wraps up into the night, patchy fog may reappear before 8 p.m., but the skies will gradually clear, with lows dipping to around 23 degrees.
As the weekend progresses, a respite from the snow is on the horizon, with sunny skies greeting Boston tomorrow and a modest high reaching 36 degrees. Light winds are expected to continue into tomorrow evening, with temperatures hovering in the mid-20s. The week ahead looks to follow a similar pattern, with forecasts indicating mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights—a pattern seemingly dedicated to teasing the hope of an early spring.
Nevertheless, the moment's reprieve appears short-lived. According to NBC Boston, "again, this will not be a major event for us," with the wind remaining light until later tonight when gusts might escalate to 20-25 mph from the northwest. By Tuesday, the region is bracing for a cooldown, with daytime highs falling back to the low 30s and nighttime temperatures dropping into the teens by midweek.
Residents can look forward to enjoying a slightly warmer Monday with temperatures slated to reach 40 degrees. But, as the NBC Boston report insists, do not get accustomed to the warmth, as a chilling reminder of winter's grip is expected to follow. Flurries on Tuesday could dust the city, although no significant accumulation is anticipated. A tenure of sunshine persists through the week, with the forecast heralding a gradual descent into colder climes.
