As Bostonians prepare to brave the Halloween night, the weather holds a special trick in store. The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies with a high near 62 degrees this afternoon. However, things are expected to briskly turn as a west wind picks up, reaching speeds between 16 and 23 mph, and gusting as high as 41 mph. Traveling out for festivities tonight? Bundle up, as conditions are predicted to be mostly cloudy with temperatures dropping near 45 degrees, while wind speeds intensify to between 23 and 25 mph, potentially bringing gusts upward of 50 mph.
The gusty scenarios continue into the weekend, with tomorrow's forecast projecting sunny skies but persistent breezy conditions, with a high around 56 degrees and west winds still ranging from 18 to 21 mph, with possible gusts near 36 mph, as per NWS. The wind is seemingly reluctant to settle down, expectedly holding its grip through the night, encouraging Bostonians to firmly secure any loose Halloween decorations or risk them becoming airborne specters in the blustery eve.
"Our focus on this Halloween is the wind," reports NBC Boston, emphasizing that as the storm system strengthens in Northern New England, the spiraling winds intensify around it. These strong winds are not exclusive to the nor'easters that form over the ocean, but also occur inland, marking this weather phenomenon as an integral part of the day's discourse. With advisories issued from Friday afternoon through tomorrow morning, officials advise caution during this high-wind event.
Despite the tempestuous backdrop, next week seems to promise more serene conditions. We look at a quieter spell with sun and clouds after this windy disruption has passed. The National Weather Service anticipates sunny days commencing on Sunday, with a return to seasonal norms of mid-50 temperatures and milder west winds. Remember that the time change will effectively bring sunsets forward to 4:35 p.m., making Sunday afternoon feel prematurely like evening.
