As we usher in the period known academically as meteorological fall, Bostonians are looking at a week of weather that embodies the seasonal shift, with mild temperatures and a stretched-out pause from summer humidity. According to a National Weather Service forecast, Labor Day greeted locals with partly sunny skies and an agreeable high around 73 degrees, providing ideal conditions for the variety of outdoor activities that mark the holiday.
The narrative for the rest of the week doesn't stray too far from this script. Post-Labor Day sees the continuation of sunlit days with a gradual warming trend, highs inching towards the low 80s by Wednesday, and evenings, cooling down to the high 50s. The start of school rings in with "crisp mornings in the 50s and afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70s," a combination described as "classic early fall weather here in New England" by Boston 25 News.
However, the skies may finally gather some mood as the week edges towards its close. The forecast teases a chance of showers commencing Friday, extending through to early Saturday, with 50% chance of precipitation during the day on Friday, dropping to 40% late into the night, and capping off at 30% for Saturday. These scattered showers suggest that, while it may not be an entirely wet end to the week, those outdoor weekend plans might require a glance upwards and a plan B.
Anchoring the week, Sunday is expected to reclaim the sunshine with a high near 76, underlining the light-heartedness of this transitional phase from summer to fall. While the weather, on the whole, whispers sedately of change, it offers just enough reprieve before the looming showers to appreciate the quietude and predictability of early September in Boston. The public can keep abreast of any nuances in the weather pattern as the week progresses, as updates promise to mark any significant turns.
