Boston's weather is taking a turbulent turn. The National Weather Service reports an increase in clouds today, with a high near 27, as winds from the southwest push at 5 to 9 mph. Tonight, snow is likely before 11 p.m., albeit with little accumulation expected, while temperatures are set to rise to around 35 by the early morning.
Thursday will offer a respite from the cold, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 42°F, according to the National Weather Service. However, an arctic front is waiting in the wings and is expected to plunge Friday into colder conditions, with temperatures peaking near 30°F before falling throughout the day. “It’ll be breezy, but the arctic front will hold back until very early Friday morning,” as reported by NBC Boston, setting the stage for a pronounced chill and increasing winds that could drive wind chills into the teens and single digits overnight.
As the weekend looms, attention shifts to an impending winter storm. NBC Boston notes that "By then, our full attention will be on the nasty winter storm moving through the Deep South." Ice and snow will disrupt travel in a wide swath from Dallas to Raleigh, and a major icing event is expected to hit cities like Atlanta and Birmingham before the system sets its sights on the Northeast.
The forecast for Greater DC and Baltimore points to a significant snowfall—perhaps over a foot. The impact on New England is less certain, with predictions swinging between 3 to 6 inches of fluffy snow and the possibility of a prolonged event stretching into Monday. With these variables in play, NBC Boston cautions that "This could quickly get out of hand if all these ingredients come together," hinting at the complex interplay of a coastal front, a developing storm, and potential heavy snow banding that could exacerbate conditions.
