As the week draws to a close, Boston residents are preparing to don their rain gear. The city is poised for a bout of rain and possible thunderstorms starting this afternoon, with chances peaking at 80%. The National Weather Service forecasts "showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm," anticipating a high near 77 degrees with "new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible." According to their detailed forecast available on their website, the impending storms could also deliver gusty winds and small hail.
The anticipated inclement weather is attributed to a cold front sweeping across the Commonwealth, aiming to deliver not only the rain but also a fresh, fall-like ambiance for the approaching holiday weekend. "Expect mostly cloudy skies today," NBC Boston advises, adding that the daytime high should hover in the low to mid-70s. NBC Boston also noted that while showers could pop up this morning, "most of the rain will arrive this afternoon and evening." Tonight, the probability of precipitation remains high, with showers and a possible thunderstorm forecasted before 11pm, and then the likelihood of showers tapers off shortly after.
However, brighter skies are on the horizon for Labor Day weekend, as drier air follows the cold front. The weekend promises to deliver sun-drenched days with clear conditions, and "low humidity" for a more comfortable experience. "Drier air will move in behind the cold front, making way for fall-like weather this weekend," as stated in a report by NBC Boston, reflected in the forecast. This mirrors the National Weather Service's outlook, which promises sunny days with highs consistently near 76 degrees and lows in the mid-50s through to Tuesday.
Residents looking to make plans for the holiday need not fret about their outdoor activities, as this spell of agreeable weather is expected to hold steady through Labor Day. Daytime temperatures will salute the mid-70s range from Saturday through Monday, and nighttime should see mostly clear skies with temperatures comfortably in the 50s. NBC Boston encapsulates the sentiment, "Enjoy the holiday!" And while the sun is set to stay, the next chance of rain is predicted to approach "late next week with a cold front," concluding the respite from summer's swelter and segueing into the crisper tones of the impending autumn.
