Boston residents are enduring more freezing temperatures on Wednesday before the weather begin to warm up later this week and into the weekend.
Why It Matters
Such cold weather poses risks for vulnerable populations, increases energy demands and disrupts daily life. With minimal precipitation expected, icy roads and sidewalks are also a concern as temperatures linger below freezing.
What To Know
According to the local CBS News affiliate, this is one of the coldest weeks in southern New England, with meteorologists noting that Boston temperatures have remained in the low teens.
However, temperatures are expected to begin to recover starting Thursday with daytime highs rising into the 20s.
Additionally, the winds will not be too strong over the next few days as gusts will stay below 30 mph, but even a slight wind in an air mass this cold will add a nasty bite, according to CBS News.
Looking ahead, mostly quiet weather is expected through the weekend and early next week. High pressure will keep things dry Friday and Saturday, with temperatures remaining chilly in the upper 20s to low 30s during the day and dropping into the single digits and teens overnight.
"NEXT 7 DAYS Arctic air is locked in the next couple of days keeping storminess to the south. The Cape/Islands get clipped by a touch of snow briefly tonight. Cold eases late week with temps finally climbing above freezing this weekend. Chance of light snow early next week," Cindy Fitzgibbon, chief meteorologist at WCVB, wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
The Weather Channel's 10-day outlook shows that by the weekend, highs could briefly climb to the upper 30s, but the reprieve will be short-lived, with another cold front likely to follow.
What People Are Saying
Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at WBZ: "A cold couple days on tap. Boston should be able to crack the single digits for the first time in a couple years either Tuesday night or Wednesday night. Some subzero lows in the usual colder/interior spots."
AccuWeather meteorologist Grady Gilman previously told Newsweek: "In terms of travel safety, the less travel the better. Regardless of the type of vehicle driven or the drivetrain of the vehicle, frictionless surfaces [or at least nearly frictionless surfaces] can cause dangerous, slippery conditions.
"If one must travel, give yourself extra time, slow down and give plenty of distance between you and the vehicles in front of you. Assume the worst when it comes to road conditions."
Cindy Fitzgibbon, chief meteorologist at WCVB, on X: "WEDNESDAY AM weather update. Bright but cold with highs only near 20° again today. Arctic air shifts out with the cold easing thru the weekend."
What Happens Next
For those looking forward to milder conditions, patience will be key. While some forecasts hint at temperatures rising slightly above freezing later this week, sustained relief is unlikely. Residents are encouraged to remain prepared for continued winter weather hazards, including the potential for gusty winds and occasional snow showers.
As Boston endures this extended freeze, local officials are coordinating resources to assist those in need.
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