The weather outlook for Boston looks to be a mixture of rain, snow, and strong wind gusts throughout the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast includes a 70% chance of rain, primarily finishing by the morning, with a high lingering around 44 degrees and an east wind breezing through at 5 to 13 mph. New precipitation might total less than a tenth of an inch.
As the night falls, rain is predicted to persist before transitioning to a rain and snow mix before dawn. The likelihood of precipitation stands at 60%, with little to absolutely no snow accumulation expected. Tomorrow, showers might initially include snow, then switch completely to rain post 9 am. The northeast wind is projected to pick up, potentially reaching speeds between 14 to 16 mph, increasing the chance of precipitation to a near certainty at 90%.
In a statement sourced by NBC Boston, "a storm will spin off the southern tip of Maryland and move south of Nantucket by Sunday morning." This system is responsible for the cold and wet conditions anticipated over the weekend. While snowflakes may be more likely in the central and western Massachusetts' high terrain and areas within I-495 may see a mix of rain and brief snowflakes early tomorrow.
Come Sunday, showers are expected to continue, but with less intensity, possibly giving way to clearer skies late in the day, especially west of Boston. The NBC Boston forecast notes, "There's a remote possibility that we see the sun before it sets." The ragged conditions on Sunday should segue into a more inviting Monday, with a return to sunshine and a climb in temperatures, possibly hitting 60 in some spots. Following the tempestuous weekend, Bostonians can finally look forward to consistently sunnier weather into the coming week.
