Bostonians bracing for a wintry mix can expect the cold snap to linger as we march deeper into March. According to the National Weather Service, today's mostly sunny skies will give way to a slight chance of snow showers tonight, with lows hovering around the freezing mark. The likelihood of precipitation is a modest 20%, so don't be surprised if you spot a few flakes.
Tomorrow, the clouds stick around with high temperatures barely scratching the mid-40s, typical of an unpredictable March. As night falls, the Worcester Hills could witness some light snow accumulation, a reminder that winter's grip is not yet slackened. "Most will simply see a few flakes flying around," as reported by NBC Boston, with the northern wind shifting east in the process, culminating in gusts that might climb as high as 22 mph.
The forecast for Friday doesn't promise much in terms of clearing, but Boston could catch a glimpse of the sun, with conditions forecasted to push the mercury near a relatively warmer 50 degrees. A calm breeze from the east is expected to manifest in the afternoon, possibly providing a touch of mildness to the remaining overcast sky.
Any hopes for sunshine will have to be tabled until the weekend when cloud cover continues but temperatures are predicted to rise substantially. NBC Boston hinted at a warmup, saying, "This also kickstarts the warmup for the weekend." Saturday's climbing temperatures look to bring a high near 60 degrees, with calm winds shifting to the south. Rain could make an appearance by Saturday night, with a 30% chance of precipitation after 9pm as southerly winds gather strength.
For those looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day outdoors, the outlook seems to favor earlier festivities. While Sunday showers are likely, with a 50% chance of rain during the day, it won't be until later that the main line of storms is expected to hit. The outlook for Sunday's St. Patrick’s Day parade in Southie looks tentatively optimistic, though attendees should stay tuned for updates as the weekend approaches.
