The Boston area is in for a contrasting mix of weather conditions within the coming days, from sunny skies to potential nor'easters. Today, Bostonians can expect a sunny day with a high near 58 degrees, alongside a brisk north wind blowing at 8 to 14 mph, that could amp up to gusts as high as 24 mph, according to the National Weather Service and NBCBoston reports. Tonight's forecast promises clear skies but with temperatures dropping to a low around 37 degrees.
Looking ahead to Friday, the city should experience another sunny day with temperatures climbing to a pleasant 62 degrees. As clear skies continue into Friday night, a low of around 44 degrees is expected, but not without its consequences, as the first hard freeze of the season is likely to settle in, particularly in areas away from the coast. "Freeze warnings and frost advisories have been issued across Massachusetts and the rest of New England from Thursday evening through Friday morning," NBCBoston reports. These conditions, are ideal for radiational cooling when winds are calm and the skies stay clear.
Over the weekend, Bostonians can bask in mostly sunny weather with high temperatures hovering around the mid-60s. Yet, residents should brace for a notable shift as Sunday approaches, bringing with it a 40% chance of showers after 8 a.m. and increasing cloudiness throughout the day. As the weekend wraps, a looming nor'easter threatens to hurl gusts comparable to those found in a tropical storm in the Mid-Atlantic states towards Boston by Monday, while the rain is expected to set in by Sunday.
With a northeast wind at 7 to 14 mph on Sunday and chances of precipitation rising to 60% by Sunday night, the upcoming week appears to have a soggy start. "Showers likely," mainly after 10 p.m., and persistent northeast winds around 14 mph could define Columbus Day, with the chance of precipitation peaking at 70%, says the National Weather Service. As the nor'easter meanders off the coast by Tuesday, Boston can expect gradual clearing, potentially welcoming the sun back by Wednesday.
