As Bostonians wake up to a relatively quiet Christmas morning, they should prepare for a windy afternoon and a deep chill heading into the weekend. The National Weather Service reports "a slight chance of showers between 11am and noon" with cloudy skies that are expected to clear up as the day progresses. Temperatures are forecasted to reach a high near 40 degrees, with southwest winds of 9 to 16 mph, which could soar with gusts as high as 30 mph later in the day.
Tonight's weather takes a turn toward the frigid, with mostly clear skies and low temperatures around 12 degrees, dipping into negative wind chill values, which will make the air feel much colder than the thermometer reads. The brisk conditions will prevail into tomorrow morning, a factor that should not be underestimated, so residents are advised to bundle up during these hours, as noted by 7News.
Looking ahead to tomorrow afternoon, the forecast includes increasing clouds, with a high near 24 degrees, and continuous but less intense northwest winds. The upcoming weekend poses a chance for snowfall, particularly tomorrow night into Saturday, with forecasts showing a 50% chance of precipitation and potential accumulations of less than an inch. Saturday maintains a chilly but partly sunny demeanor, with another shot of snow potentially before noon and high temperatures near 28 degrees.
As per the 7News weather blog, the snow expected tomorrow night into Saturday "should not be creating too many travel issues out there." The flurry of activity brings a light dusting, mainly forming a coating up to one inch, though southwestern Worcester County could see a slightly thicker blanket of 1-3 inches. Clearer skies are predicted for Saturday night with temperatures dropping again, this time hovering around 17 degrees.
The weather narrative shifts on Sunday as the city pivots to a partly sunny forecast and high temperatures near 37 degrees. However, as night falls, rain becomes likely, transitioning into snow and then back to rain by early Monday. The new week offers no respite from the precipitation, with Monday expected to be dominated by rain and high near 45 degrees. Conditions improve slightly on Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 31 degrees, though gusty winds will persist.
As we look to Wednesday, Bostonians should experience partly sunny conditions and slightly more manageable temperatures with highs nearing the mid-30s. It's clear that winter has a firm grip on the city, so residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepare for swiftly changing weather conditions.
