Bostonians brace for a bout of bone-chilling temperatures and the looming threat of a nor'easter this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, today will see mostly sunny skies but with a high only near 23 degrees. Factor in the wind chill, and you're looking at a feel closer to -4 degrees due to a west wind traveling at 8 to 10 mph.
As folks in Massachusetts hunker down to endure the cold snap, forecasts predict even more frigid conditions to follow. Tomorrow's high is expected to hardly climb into the mid and upper 10s, with wind chills potentially plummeting to as low as -25 in the morning, as mentioned in an NBC Boston report. All eyes are on the skies as a nor'easter is expected to potentially severely impact the region on Sunday, with uncertainty still surrounding the extent of its effects.
This cold spell sets the stage for a potentially significant weather event over the weekend. Forecasters are closely monitoring the development of this storm, with snow forecasts seeming to "come down to the wire," as reported by NBC Boston. The storm's unpredictability stems partially from the lack of data over the Atlantic Ocean, which impacts the models' accuracy.
What appears to be less uncertain, however, are the strong winds that are expected to accompany the storm. "Gusts could top 60 mph on Cape Cod and peak at 50 mph from the North Shore to the South Shore," as stated by NBC Boston. With the wind's intensity and direction in play, coastal flooding could present itself as a serious risk in the storm's wake. Residents are urged to stay updated as the situation develops.
Completing the picture, the National Weather Service provides more immediate relief with projections of mostly sunny days ahead post-storm, suggesting a bit of respite from the icy conditions as next week progresses. The high on Monday is expected to warm slightly to near 33 degrees with diminishing winds.
