Boston residents are bundling up as a chilly Friday gives way to a snowy weekend, according to the latest weather reports. The National Weather Service notes today's conditions in Boston to be sunny with a brisk high near 32, amidst winds that could gust up to 38 mph. This evening, locals can expect increasing clouds with the temperature dipping to around 26, while the wind shifts from west to south after midnight.
Saturday's forecast is set to quickly turn wet as a 60% chance of rain is anticipated, mostly after 3 pm, with chilly temps clawing up to near 42 degrees. "A slight chance of snow before 11am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42," according to the National Weather Service. Central Massachusetts and parts of southern New Hampshire could see 1-3 inches of snow by Saturday night, when colder temperatures will convert rain to snow across the region.
As Bostonians look towards Sunday, light snow and minor accumulations are possible, especially in areas like Plymouth, Wareham, and Hyannis later in the day. "Clouds will be thick, and our best chance for light snow (and minor accumulation) will be towards Plymouth, Wareham, and Hyannis in the late afternoon," reported NBC Boston. Football fans fret not, as the Patriots game is predicted to be free of inclement weather, with mid-30s temperatures.
Looking to next week, an arctic front is expected to be fiercely ushered in on Monday, and it's anticipated to send Tuesday's highs struggling to reach 20 degrees. A gusty wind will accentuate the cold, making it feel substantially harsher. Wednesday offers a modest reprieve with mid-20's temperatures and the possibility of a few snowflakes. Late next week, another storm system enters the scene, with too early to call specifics. "We’re on storm watch late next week, too. It's too early to make a call on rain or snow, but this does NOT look like a coastal storm/nor’easter, so forecast details shouldn’t go down to the wire," states NBC Boston, advising Bostonians to stay tuned as the situation develops.
