Boston is facing a bout of crisp weather as the city tiptoes into the new year, with forecasts promising both chilly temperatures and some snow to add a measure of winter's touch to the scene. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather will be "mostly sunny, with a high near 28" and a brisk west wind that might make stepping outside feel colder than the thermometer reads. This evening should be mostly clear, having a low of around 18 and a continued west wind at approximately 8 mph.
As residents bundle up against the cold, the city's outlook for the rest of the week maintains a cold snap that will see morning temperatures residing firmly in the teens. "Frigid Friday temps, 2 chances for snow next week," a headline from NBC Boston declares, warming us to the idea that the chill is not yet ready to lift. The report from NBC Boston goes on to advise that "Breezy west winds will keep feels-like temperatures in the single digits for much of this morning here in Greater Boston. By this afternoon, feels-like temps will only rise into the teens. We’ll see a mix of clouds and sunshine today, with more sun by afternoon," an alert suggesting that this is a weather one ought to respect and dress accordingly for.
A system poised to pass through the region Saturday night might scatter a few snow flurries or showers across Boston right into Sunday morning. Nevertheless, the expected outcome is for "Little or no snow accumulation expected," as per the National Weather Service. This will likely not bring a significant change to weekend plans, as the snow is not anticipated to be a major event.
Looking ahead, early next week could see a more robust system from Canada that may offer up a slightly better chance of snowfall, arriving late Monday to Tuesday, with some accumulations possible. As NBC Boston reports, it's a weather situation that merits some attention, and we'll likely see further updates, with the forecast agency promising to keep an eye out and "We’ll keep you posted." Beyond the reach of this snow system, Bostonians can expect temperatures to rise to more comfortable levels, with mid-week highs potentially reaching the lower to mid-40s.
