Bostonians experienced a mix of weather patterns today, with showers and thunderstorms popping up throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, the area saw a 60% chance of precipitation, accompanied by cloudy skies and southwest winds reaching 11 mph. Thunderstorms were particularly likely before 4pm and possible again after 5pm, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch.
The evening is expected to continue this trend with showers and potential thunderstorms before 8pm, then clearing up quickly as the night progresses. A low around 40 degrees and gusty west winds are on the horizon, potentially reaching highs of 28 mph. Yet despite the tumultuous weather, the chance of precipitation drops to 60%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall anticipated unless thunderstorms strike.
Transitioning into Wednesday, Bostonians will see partly sunny skies and a high near 53 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. A bracing west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as strong as 26 mph, will make for a brisk midweek. Wednesday night is expected to remain partly cloudy, with lows settling around 39 degrees and windy conditions continuing.
Thursday promises clearer skies with sunshine and a modest high near 58, while the night should bring mostly clear conditions and a low near 37. The trend towards warmer weather continues into Friday, as winds shift south in the afternoon, pushing temperatures to a near 63 degrees. However, showers may return after 10pm, bringing a 40% chance of precipitation, according to NBC Boston. Saturday offers a mild high near 72, though it carries a continued risk of showers.
Easter Sunday, meanwhile, looks to be sunny with a high near 61 degrees, giving residents some reprieve from the rainy conditions earlier in the week. The night should remain mostly clear with lows around 41. As for the following Monday, Boston is forecasted to enjoy mostly sunny skies once again with temperatures in the low 60s.
