Bostonians can expect a string of cloudy days with intermittent rain showers as we head into the weekend. The National Weather Service reports that today will see "patchy fog between 9am and 11am," and while the fog is set to lift, the clouds will hang on, with a "mostly cloudy" sky and a high near 49 degrees. A "light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning" is also part of the mix, along with gusts potentially reaching 23 mph. The evening promises a "chance of showers, mainly before 10pm," and temperatures dropping to a low around 39 degrees. Winds are expected to follow a similar pattern, turning west after midnight with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tomorrow, residents should brace for a 40% chance of rain, primarily after 2pm, according to the National Weather Service. Overnight, rain is pegged to fall unfettered, while patchy fog could make an appearance before 8pm. Then, as Sunday approaches, rainfall is "likely, mainly before 1pm" with conditions turning mostly cloudy and a high near 43 degrees. By Sunday night, there's another chance of rain ahead of the Patriots playoff game, with westerly winds wrapping up the day.
Adding to this, NBC Boston notes "a lot of clouds and minimal sun" casting a colder ambiance without the bright warmth of direct sunlight. Although showers are expected to hold off until later this evening, they aren't anticipated to bring significant rain. A smattering of sunshine greets us at dawn tomorrow, but the promise of clouds soon overshadows with potential for "some mix across northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire." Temperatures could cause roads to become slick before changing over to rain as temps rise above freezing.
For Patriots fans, post-shower weather sets a stage of brisk winds and low to mid-40s on Sunday afternoon, tumbling into the mid-30s by game time. For the incoming week, Monday to Wednesday heralds "quiet" days with seasonal temperatures creeping up before the pattern shifts bringing back the cold snap and possible off-shore storms. Late next week could tease with shots at snow, reminiscent of the recent Christmas period, yet "none seem to score a direct hit," as mentioned by NBC Boston.
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