Bostonians can expect a reprieve from the city's characteristically chilly winter this week, with forecasts showing a mostly sunny outlook and mild winds. Today, the city will experience highs near 38 degrees and light westerly winds, while tonight the temperatures are set to dip to a low around 22 under partly cloudy skies, according to a weather report from the National Weather Service.
The weather pattern continues into the weekend with Sunday seeing sunny skies and a high near 32 degrees, as the northwest wind settles down in the afternoon. Tonight, however, brings a slight chance of snow showers with a cloudy backdrop and a low hovering around 24 degrees. Washington's Birthday will feature mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures peaking at around 39, the winds shifting gently from the east.
Looking ahead to Monday night, Boston's skies remain predominantly cloudy, with lows around 28 and a southwest breeze picking up post-midnight. A partly sunny Tuesday with a high near 44 degrees will follow, the southwest wind blowing softly at 5 to 7 mph. Tuesday night's forecast promises partly cloudy skies and a low around 33 degrees, with a steady west wind.
The latter half of the week brings an increased chance of precipitation, as Wednesday invites a 50% chance of rain after 11 a.m., against a cloudy sky with a high near 41, the wind making a northeast switch in the afternoon. The following night, the likelihood of rain climbs, possibly mixing with snow before transitioning to a chance of snow after 3 a.m., the temperatures descend to a low near 31, while the wind takes an easterly direction, turning north past midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Thursday's conditions offer a 30% chance of snow accompanied by mostly cloudy skies and a high around 40, the north wind picking up slightly. The chilly trend extends into Thursday night with a similar chance of snow and a low around 24, as northwest winds persist. Friday rounds out the forecast, featuring a 40% chance of snow showers, partly sunny weather, and a high near 36, coupled with a brisk northeast wind.
