Boston's weather continues to fluctuate between sun and rain, with isolated showers expected today due to an upper-level system passing through. Forecasters, however, are monitoring the skies for a more significant downpour on Friday, according to NBC Boston. While today's moisture is limited and dew points are low, there may still be enough to produce brief but heavy downpours, potentially leaving up to half an inch of rain in affected areas.
Following the spotty show, Thursday promises clear skies with the mercury hovering in the agreeable zone of the 70s, according to the National Weather Service, with increasing clouds but no rain to dampen spirits; a high near 78 degrees is expected, with winds shifting from west to south throughout the day. The same source forecasts that the night will bring partly cloudy skies and a comfortable low of around 61.
Friday's forecast looks to be a bit of a mixed bag, with an impending upper-level system bringing in more water vapor that will develop into showers, possibly escalating into thunderstorms, the showers may not be shy, potentially dropping up to three-quarters of an inch of rain in some areas, so keep the umbrellas handy. In a more spectacular turn of events, a few spots could even see the rain gauges push towards the one-inch mark, though this would be an exceptional circumstance considering the overall setup.
As the calendar flips towards the weekend, conditions start to clear up again, Labor Day weekend is setting the stage for a sunny and dry caress with Saturday being mostly sunny, highs around 74, and only the slightest whisper of a risk for rain; northern New England might see a couple of pop-ups but down here it's looking like sun's the main act through Monday, says NBC Boston. Temperatures are forecasted to steady at ideal mid-70s, wrapping up what's been an undeniably hot summer with a highly agreeable bow, so whether you're beach-bound or planning a barbecue, the weather should be on your side.
