Boston residents are bracing for a multiphased series of weather conditions starting this weekend, including showers, possible thunderstorms, and a brief respite midweek. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather in Boston features showers with areas of drizzle this morning, transitioning to a steady drizzle post-noon and lingering fog. A high near 40 degrees comes with an east wind around 10 mph.
As the night falls, the city will continue to see areas of drizzle and fog, with a chance of showers and a low around 38 degrees. The chance of precipitation drops to 30%, leaving room for a dreary but not entirely wet evening.
Looking ahead to Monday, Bostonians can expect areas of drizzle and a chance of showers in the morning, then clearing slightly with a potential for showers to resume post-1pm. The upside is a significant temperature rise, with highs expected near 64 degrees, but accompanied by a south wind that could reach 17 mph. Towards evening, showers and thunderstorms may introduce heavy rainfall before giving way to clearer skies later on.
However, the city isn't quite done with the wet weather just yet. "A chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37," reads the forecast for Wednesday night by the National Weather Service. What follows is a weather rollercoaster that promises higher temperatures by Thursday, with highs around 65 degrees and winds possibly gusting as high as 30 mph.
Meanwhile, nearby areas in Massachusetts are to experience a cooldown with potential ice accumulation through Sunday, particularly in regions like Greater Worcester and up towards southern New Hampshire. In these areas, there is concern over "slick roads and possible power outages," as reported by NBC Boston. While Boston itself might see less of the icy conditions, caution is advised for those traveling out of the city.
After navigating through these diverse and challenging conditions, the city will have a brief dry spell on Tuesday and Wednesday before another round of potentially heavy rainfall arrives by the week's end. The community is encouraged to prepare for a damp weekend and to stay informed of weather updates as they continue to unfold.
