Boston faces a chilly return back to work and school this week, as temperatures start off in the teens early in the morning, climbing only to highs in the 20s by the afternoon. "Definitely dress for the chill," advised Boston 25 News, with a reminder that the added breeze will make it feel more like the teens outside. Cloud coverage will increase throughout the day, and light snow, with a potential accumulation of less than one inch, mainly north of the Mass Pike, is expected to move in tonight. This will likely necessitate a quick brush-off of vehicles come tomorrow morning.
The upcoming forecast suggests a more unsettled pattern, despite a mostly cloudy Tuesday with highs re-entering the 30s. Come Tuesday night into Wednesday, residents should be prepared to navigate potentially slick conditions as the next system rolls in, which could bring freezing rain along with it. According to a forecast provided by the National Weather Service, "Snow and freezing rain likely before 2am, then a chance of freezing rain between 2am and 4am" for tonight. These conditions are particularly concerning for the interior and higher elevations, raising the risk for icy surfaces for the Wednesday commute.
Although the week starts off on a cold note, there's an upswing on the horizon. By Wednesday afternoon, the area is expected to experience milder weather with highs climbing into the 40s. This gentler spell is forecast to remain through the end of the week, offering a reprieve from the icy grip of winter. Anticipation grows as the possibility of rain increases heading into Friday and Saturday. Boston 25 News noted, "We’re also keeping an eye on another chance for rain Friday into Saturday."
Residents should keep their umbrellas and raincoats at hand as the week progresses. The National Weather Service warns of "Rain likely, mainly before 10am" on Wednesday, followed by potential rain again on Friday night into Saturday, hinting at a weekend that could be generously dotted with showers.
