Bostonians are in for a damp and dreary start to the week, with today's weather forecast predicting rain likely before the afternoon, and the possibility of a rain-snow mix north and west of the city, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperatures aren't expected to break much past 40 degrees, with an east wind pushing at 8 to 11 mph and a 70% chance of precipitation, making for a good day to keep the umbrella at hand and the rain boots by the door.
As the night extends its blanket over the New England area, there's a 40% chance of continued rain before 1 am and patches of fog settling in before 2 am, so while you might be looking forward to a clearer sky, don't get your hopes up before tomorrow, Boston 25 News reports. Postponing any significant outdoor plans might be wise there is no expectation of any amount accumulation which offers a tiny bit of solace, come nightfall temperatures will dip near 37 with a quieter northeast wind of 5 to 8 mph.
Those itching for drier conditions can look forward to Tuesday, showcasing a partly sunny sky and a significant pick up in wind speed; a west wind hurtling at 8 to 13 mph, with gusts that could reach as high as 36 mph, will help to dry out the damp streets. In what could be seen as a fleeting respite, the National Weather Service anticipates a high near 43 degrees, with the wind's brisk slap likely to remind us that spring can still conjure the lingering bite of the cold.
The workweek's midpoint offers a sunny outlook for Wednesday, a solemn nod to the transitional dance of seasons, skies are expected to clear up providing a high near 47 degrees and a west wind around 11 mph gusting to 22 mph, which might as well be nature's way of apologizing for the earlier washout. According to the forecast, those clearer conditions will persist into Wednesday night, with temps drawing down to around 31 and winds slowing to a gentler cadence of 3 to 7 mph.
Yet, in true New England fashion, the forecast holds that the back-and-forth weather pattern isn't quite ready to settle down, with Boston 25 News spotlighting the potential for another round of rain showers ushering in from Friday into the weekend. Daily highs will dance around the mid-50s, and as the week progresses towards its end, the likelihood of showers increases, peaking at 60% on Friday night and Saturday—cycling back to a pattern of skies that can't seem to hold back their tears for long.
