Boston is waking up to clear skies and a northwest breeze Friday, with temperatures climbing from around 70 degrees early to a seasonable high near 83. The day should stay mostly sunny and comfortable, though a quick afternoon shower could make a brief appearance.
Sunny Friday, With A Small Shower Chance
The National Weather Service expects rain chances to increase after 2 p.m., topping out around 30% during the afternoon. Northwest winds will generally run near 9 mph, with occasional stronger gusts, while drier air keeps humidity lower than it has been during recent muggy stretches.
Friday night should turn mostly clear, with temperatures falling to about 61 degrees in Boston and into the 50s in cooler outlying areas. Beachgoers should also check with lifeguards because a moderate rip-current risk is expected along the coast Friday and Saturday.
Comfortable Weekend Arrives Before Storms Return
Saturday looks like the weekend winner: sunny, dry and near 80 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night near 61. Sunday should remain mostly sunny during the day with a high around 81, although humidity will gradually creep back as winds turn southwest.
The weather pattern shifts Sunday night, when showers and thunderstorms become increasingly likely. The steadiest rain is expected overnight into Monday, with an 80% chance of precipitation and the possibility of patchy fog as temperatures remain in the mid-60s.
Quieter Weather Follows Monday
Monday will stay mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely, especially early and again at times during the day, while the high reaches about 81. Outdoor plans may need a backup option, particularly for the morning commute and events that run into the afternoon.
Skies should clear out Monday night, setting up a sunny Tuesday near 77 and another bright, seasonable Wednesday near 81. A few more showers could return late Wednesday night into Thursday, but most of next week currently looks quieter than the stormy start.
