Bostonians woke up to a chilly Saturday with a possibility of snow flurries along the South Shore and the Cape, but can expect temperatures to hover around the freezing mark, per the latest reports. According to the National Weather Service, today holds a slight chance of snow in the early hours, followed by patchy fog and cloudy skies that are expected to clear as the day progresses.
The remainder of the weekend is looking to be a mix of sun and clouds, with Sunday planning to stay dry during daylight hours. However, the evening could see the build-up of thick clouds leading to a wintry mix and potential rain. As reported by NBC Boston, "Sunday is mainly dry while the sun is up before thick clouds build through the evening ahead of a chance for a wintry mix and rain." This mix is set to roll in come tomorrow night, bringing with it the potential for light ice accumulations that could stretch into Monday.
Heading into the night, Bostonians should brace for mostly clear skies with a low around 15, as per the National Weather Service forecast. The workweek begins on a wetter note with rain likely on Monday and a high near 49 degrees, while isolated showers could persist in the region, with a chance of more mixed precipitation for higher elevations.
The wet weather is expected to dry out by Monday evening as arctic air makes a return, which is expected to bring a notable temperature drop. NBC Boston describes the impending cooldown: "Arctic air returns Tuesday, bringing a cool down with wind making it feel colder moves in on Tuesday." This suggests that even as the skies partially clear up on Tuesday, the wind chill factor will effectively to make the air feel even brisker than the actual temperature.
The rest of the week leads us to the New Year with fluctuating conditions. Partly sunny and cold days punctuated by partly cloudy nights are on the forecast menu. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are painted as mainly dry, yet cold with temperatures in the low 20s and a stray flurry potentially dancing on the first day of the new year.
