Boston's weather outlook for the festive week ahead indicates a mixed bag of conditions, with two winter storms expected to hit the area. According to a forecast from the National Weather Service, Bostonians can expect sunny skies today with temperatures peaking at 32 degrees, followed by increasing clouds and a low around 26 tonight. Tomorrow, snow is forecasted to begin after 10 am with accumulation of less than an inch expected, setting a wintry scene for the city.
Driving conditions could be tricky tomorrow despite the light nature of the snowfall. "Some slippery spots are possible IF they go untreated," as reported by NBC Boston, suggesting that while major roads are expected to be wet rather than white, untreated surfaces could still pose a hazard. Post-Christmas travel could encounter more significant challenges due to a second, stronger storm arriving on Friday, with more substantial snowfall and potential icing likely depending on the storm's track.
Wednesday's weather offers a respite with only a slight chance of snow before 10 am, then partly sunny skies with a high near 38 degrees. This mild respite could lead to many waking up to a "brown Christmas," as the snow cover may not stick around. Nighttime conditions on Wednesday will feature mostly cloudy skies and a low near 23 degrees, while Christmas Day itself will also be mostly cloudy, albeit slightly warmer with highs around 40 degrees.
The latter half of the week holds more uncertainties, with the forecast for Friday predicting a chance of rain before 8 am and then potential rain and snow mix, followed by likely rainfall after 9 am. "Track is critical with this event," as per NBC Boston, with even a slight shift in the storm's path meaning the difference between snow accumulation and a more hazardous combination of ice and rain. Residents should monitor updates closely as the week progresses.
As the second storm approaches on Friday, temperatures will hover around 38 degrees, and weather conditions will deteriorate, marked by precipitation that has a 70% chance of occurring. The weekend does not promise much relief, with Saturday and Sunday also potentially seeing a continuation of the unsettled pattern, including chances of snow and rain, mostly cloudy skies, and highs reaching near 44 by Sunday.
