As Boston celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, residents woke to light snow showers that tapered off before noon. With the high barely skimming 35 degrees, the National Weather Service reported a 100% chance of precipitation and expected less than an inch of accumulation, noting a light northwest wind shifting southwest with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. While the morning snow showers ceased, NBC Boston warns of potential slick spots on roads as conditions improve and the sun emerges.
Temperatures are forecasted to dip significantly tonight, with a low around 18 degrees and brisk west winds gusting up to 28 mph. As the arctic front advances, the coming days will bring a biting cold. The northwest wind will usher in a chill Tuesday, plummeting temperatures to the mid-20s and sending wind chill values to near zero degrees.
However, a brief warm respite is expected midweek when temperatures rise above the freezing point. The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies Wednesday, with highs nearing 33 degrees and southwest winds picking up in the afternoon. This last gasp of "milder" air, as mentioned by NBC Boston, will precede a more severe temperature drop as the week progresses. By Friday, daytime highs will struggle to hit 27 degrees with gusty winds persisting.
The region is not just bracing for cold but also the potential for more flurries. NBC Boston notes, "In this arctic air we'll also be wary of any storms that may pop up." The weather forecast for Saturday night and Sunday indicates a 30% chance of snow with lows plummeting to around 1 degree and highs lingering at 16 degrees, initiating one of the coldest spells of the season. Saturday, onlookers could see, will shine mostly sunny just before the next chance of snow strikes.
