As Friday morning dawns across New England, residents can brace for another chilly start to the workday.
Commuting temperatures will hover in the upper 30s to low 40s under bright, sunny skies.
A light breeze may cause it to feel even cooler, prompting the issuance of frost advisories in certain areas of Western New England, where freezing temperatures are anticipated just before sunrise.
Those waiting for trains or spending time outdoors in the morning will want to consider packing gloves and a heavier coat to stay warm.
However, by lunchtime and through the early afternoon, conditions will turn warmer, with highs reaching the low 60s for many in Southern New England, including Greater Boston.
For those planning a night out on Friday, the skies will remain mostly clear, but temperatures will swiftly drop after the sun sets, which is now before 6 p.m.
In Boston, expect temperatures to fall to the mid- to low 40s, while areas to the north and west of the city could see lows in the upper 30s.
A strong pocket of high pressure is set to make its way toward New England throughout the day.
This shift will bring another brisk morning, but it won’t be quite as cold as earlier this week.
In Boston, temperatures will be around the low 40s, while a few western areas may near freezing at sunrise.
Frost advisories remain in effect for certain portions of Vermont and Connecticut until sunrise.
Throughout the day, sunshine will begin to increase as morning coastal clouds clear.
Most regions of New England can expect mostly sunny skies on Friday afternoon as high pressure takes hold.
Nevertheless, a persistent breeze will linger.
With strong high pressure settling closer to the Northeast and a storm brewing over the northern Atlantic, a steady northwesterly flow will continue.
Wind speeds in Boston and most of New England will be consistent around 10 to 15 mph.
While dramatic gusts are unlikely compared to the previous couple of days, there may still be occasional gusts nearing 20 mph.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast indicates one of the best weekends seen this fall, complete with partly to mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures into the 60s for both Saturday and Sunday.
It’s also the peak season for fall foliage in New England.
Although most of Northern New England has reached peak color or is slightly past it, many areas in Massachusetts, particularly west of Boston, are expected to reach peak colors this weekend.
Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies, though a few clouds may build over Western New England in the afternoon.
Temperatures will be warmer as well, with Boston anticipated to hit the low 60s alongside many surrounding towns.
By Sunday, the weather pattern will shift.
Boston and the surrounding regions will begin the day with sunshine, but as the day progresses, increasing clouds will develop.
The high-pressure system positioned over the Atlantic will help switch the wind flow to a southerly direction.
A chance of showers is expected to accompany this incoming front, likely reaching Western New England between 8 and 10 p.m., with rain expected overnight in Boston.
This change to southerly winds will assist in boosting temperatures across the region.
Highs in Boston are forecasted to climb into the upper 60s, with other areas of New England sharing similar warmth.
Certain locations may even see temperatures reach 70 degrees by Sunday afternoon.
Focusing on specific regions, Greater Boston will experience mostly sunny conditions on Friday, with expected highs in the low 60s.
Along the North and South Shore, temperatures will linger in the upper 50s.
Both Saturday and Sunday will bring more sunshine and pleasant weather, with highs in the 60s, particularly warmer on Sunday.
Rain showers may develop late Sunday night.
In Southeastern Massachusetts, increasing sunshine is expected on Friday, leading to highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Saturday promotes a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures again reaching the low 60s.
By Sunday, expect partly cloudy conditions with highs in the mid- to upper 60s and shower chances overnight.
Central and Western Massachusetts will enjoy more sun than clouds on Friday with afternoon brightness.
Highs in the region will reach the low 60s, while the Berkshires will be slightly cooler in the mid-50s.
Saturday should remain bright with temperatures ranging from the low to mid-60s, while higher elevations in the Berkshires will manage only the 50s.
Sunday is poised to be the warmest day, with temperatures soaring into the mid- to upper 60s, while light showers may enter the Berkshires Sunday evening.
On the Cape and Islands, Friday will present partly to mostly sunny skies with highs reaching the mid- to upper 60s, accompanied by breezy conditions.
Saturday brings more sun, with highs settling in the upper 50s.
Sunday will feature more sun and clouds with temperatures in the mid-60s.
Rhode Island will experience mostly sunny weather on Friday, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
As Saturday rolls in, more sun arrives accompanied by fluffy clouds, with highs around 60.
Sunday promises warmer temperatures with highs in the mid-60s and increasing clouds, with slight shower chances overnight.
In New Hampshire, expect mostly sunny skies on Friday and highs reaching the upper 50s.
Saturday will also bring more sun than clouds, with highs climbing into the low 60s.
A warm Sunday awaits, featuring highs in the upper 60s and a few clouds developing later in the afternoon, with showers likely arriving overnight.
Lastly, in Vermont and Maine, lovely sunny skies will greet both states on Friday, with highs reaching the 50s.
Saturday promises more sunshine versus clouds, with temperatures rising to the low 60s.
Sunday will bring increasing clouds after achieving highs in the upper 60s, with Vermont possibly seeing light showers in the evening, while Maine may hold off on rain until early Monday.
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