As Bostonians gear up for the Memorial Day weekend, an imminent nor'easter looms, promising to deliver a mix of weather conditions typical for a strong coastal storm sans snow—except, perhaps, in the higher elevations of Vermont and New Hampshire. NBC Boston reports a soggy scenario with the bulk of the heavy rain expected to persist into Thursday night.
While today's weather in Boston maintains a mostly cloudy sky with highs resting in the low and mid 50s, the evening is anticipated to usher in steady rain that will intensify by early Thursday. This bout of wet weather could leave Massachusetts drenched in up to 1-3” of rainfall, according to the same source. As a companion to the rain, wind gusts could surpass 50 mph in coastal areas like Cape Cod and the Islands while gusts of 40-45 mph may buffet other coastal locales.
As for the holiday weekend, it appears slightly hopeful. While light showers might still nag the area on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service's forecast suggests that by Sunday, skies will clear up, and temperatures will gradually climb, potentially reaching near 70 degrees by Memorial Day itself. Travel disruptions remain possible across New England, particularly on Thursday due to the nor'easter's impact on ferry and flight schedules.
