As we head into the weekend, the weather across Greater Boston and Southern New England is expected to bring a mix of conditions, starting with a pleasant Friday.
Variable clouds coupled with streaks of sunshine will dominate the skies, with temperatures reaching comfortable highs in the upper 70s.
While most of the day is anticipated to be dry, there is a slight possibility for isolated pop-up showers, particularly along the coastline of extreme Southern New England, mainly in the afternoon.
Despite these slim chances of rain, areas like Boston and most of Massachusetts north of the Connecticut and Rhode Island border should remain dry throughout the day.
As the day progresses, a change in the wind direction will be noticeable, transitioning to a northerly flow paired with a gentle onshore breeze.
This shift will decrease humidity levels, dropping dew points into the low 50s, creating a light and comfortable feel in the air.
However, upon looking forward to the weekend, the forecast takes a downturn.
Saturday is expected to be significantly cooler, with temperatures more than 10 degrees below average, presenting cloudy to overcast skies that could lead to light showers in the morning hours.
The rain, while light, will create a cool atmosphere, especially with an onshore breeze of around 10 miles per hour keeping temperatures in Boston and along the shorelines at the low 60s, with some areas potentially stuck in the upper 50s.
Fortunately, these showers should clear by early afternoon, bringing a slight improvement later in the day.
On Sunday, high pressure located in Northern New England will keep cooler air flowing into the region, and an onshore breeze will persist along the coast.
A chance for a morning spot shower or pockets of fog and drizzle may linger, but conditions are likely to dry out late morning onward.
As the afternoon arrives, a few rays of sunshine may pierce through the clouds, although temperatures are expected to remain in the low to mid-60s.
In Greater Boston, Friday will mostly feature a mix of sun and clouds, with highs in the upper 70s and a low chance for an afternoon sprinkle.
As night falls, expect mostly cloudy skies and lows in the 50s.
Saturday will bring morning showers that are anticipated to clear out by afternoon, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
By Sunday, expect cool conditions to persist, with highs once again in the low 60s under mostly cloudy skies alongside a possibility of a spot sprinkle.
Southeastern Massachusetts will enjoy partly cloudy skies on Friday, leading to highs in the low 70s and upper 60s along the immediate coast.
A small chance for an isolated shower exists through the evening as temperatures drop into the upper 50s.
Saturday presents scattered showers during the morning, with afternoon conditions turning more dry and highs in the low to mid-60s.
As for Sunday, the forecast indicates overcast skies with temperatures again stuck in the low 60s and a persistent chance for showers.
In Central and Western Massachusetts, Friday will see variable clouds and highs in the upper 70s, and mid-70s for the Berkshires with potential peaks at around 80.
The night will transition to increasing clouds and lows descending to the 50s.
Saturday morning will feature scattered light showers with cloudy skies dominating throughout the day, keeping highs to the low 60s across Worcester and the Berkshires, with a dry afternoon expected.
On Sunday, stay alert for a lingering shower chance under overcast skies, with temperatures returning to the low and mid-60s.
For the Cape and Islands, partly cloudy conditions are expected on Friday, reaching highs in the upper 60s, with a minimal chance for a sprinkle.
Cloudy skies will prevail overnight, with lows in the 50s followed by scattered showers on Saturday and highs in the low 60s.
A bleak Sunday follows with cloudy skies, sprinkles possible, and highs maintaining at the low 60s again.
Rhode Island will experience a mixed bag of clouds and sunshine on Friday, with highs in the upper 70s and a chance for afternoon showers.
By nightfall, cloudy conditions prevail with lows returning to the upper 50s.
Saturday will likely bring light scattered showers in the morning, tapering off as the day progresses with highs reaching the low to mid-60s.
The forecast for Sunday indicates a slight chance of a sprinkle, with a bump in highs to the upper 60s.
As for New Hampshire and Vermont/Maine, both regions will enjoy partly to mostly sunny conditions on Friday with highs in the low to mid-70s, while Saturday will bring chances for brief showers, keeping temperatures in the low and mid-60s.
A low shower chance persists into Sunday, but overall conditions will trend toward mostly dry, with highs remaining in the mid and upper 60s.
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