Boston residents can enjoy one more spurt of warmth before the October chill steps in. NBC Boston forecasts high temperatures reaching into the low 80s today, although increased breezes and cloud cover in the afternoon may slightly temper the warmth. The breezy, warm weather persists, with southeastern Massachusetts experiencing slightly cooler temperatures due to onshore winds.
As the evening approaches, the conversation shifts to an incoming cold front that promises to deliver a sharp downturn in temperatures, and, rain is expected to break out in the early hours of Wednesday. The front comes laden with rain, "with a couple of imbedded downpours," leading to potentially beneficial rainfall amounts between a half inch and an inch through Wednesday midday, NBC Boston reports.
The National Weather Service in Boston has mirrored these expectations in their latest forecast, predicting today's gradual clearing to make way for a high near 81. However, tonight, Boston faces a 30% chance of precipitation with possibly higher amounts in thunderstorms. By Wednesday, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are set to unfold before 2pm, followed by likely showers within a blanket of patchy fog - with the chance of precipitation sitting at a full 100%.
As Wednesday night ushers in clearer skies, the cold is set to firmly take hold with a low around 44. Subsequently, Thursday's outlook is sunny, with a high near 58. The week continues this cooler trend, "we'll only see highs in the 50s Thursday – with full sun!" said NBC Boston, as anticipations of a widespread killing frost/freeze come to the fore Friday morning. Boston waterfront areas may escape this frost.
Looking forward to the weekend, the weather appears more favorable with sunny highs climbing back to the 60s. Nevertheless, uncertainty looms for late weekend and early next week as forecasters eye a potential coastal storm. This system could bring wet and windy conditions, but at present, models diverge on its impact. The area might encounter "light rain, cool temps, and a steady northeast breeze," if the storm edges close enough. For definitive details on this developing scenario, Bostonians will need to stay tuned as forecasts evolve.
