As Bostonians soak up the sun with today's high nearing 78 degrees, a shift in weather is on the horizon. The forecast indicates a chill and wetter conditions are in store, with a 30% chance of showers starting as early as 4 a.m. tonight and temperatures slipping to a low around 56 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Thursday isn't looking much brighter, with showers likely after 4 p.m. and odds of precipitation at 60%. Not entirely washed out, today stands as the beacon for those seeking to enjoy the warmth, as this may be the highest temperature we see for the coming week. Cloud cover will persist, bringing the temperature down to the low 60s - or as feared, even the 50s.
A chance for sun appears on Friday before the clouds regroup, signaling rain again in the forecast for Friday night. There's a 50% chance for showers and potential thunderstorms come the wee hours of Saturday morning. The weekend is shaping up to be a mixed bag, with a 60% likelihood of morning showers on Saturday and temperatures hovering around 72 degrees.
According to an article from NBC Boston, the dreary conditions are expected to break somewhat Saturday afternoon. "There's even hope for a few rays of sun Saturday afternoon," reassures the source, presenting an optimistic outlook amid the predominantly gray skies.
As the weekend concludes, the forecast shows a mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 70, followed by similarly pleasant weather into the start of next week, providing some reprieve from the rains. Looking further ahead, a major pattern shift could usher in several days of warmth with temperatures potentially reaching the 80s after Tuesday.
