It will be a windy start to Thursday across Massachusetts, though not quite as windy as National Weather Service forecasters anticipated.
Forecasters had previously issued a Wind Advisory through 8 a.m., warning of gusty northwest winds between 40 and 50 mph. But the weather service opted to cancel that advisory as the risk of hazardous gusts had ended by 6 a.m.
The winds will continue to die down as the day goes on, with a mix of sun and low-level clouds combining with wind blowing cold air into the region. Gusts should range from 25 to 35 mph on Thursday before trailing off by sundown.
Temperatures should remain in the high 40s to mid-50s throughout the day. Boston and Hyannis should make it to 50, while Worcester, Springfield and Pittsfield are all expected to stay in the 40s.
Lows will plummet down to the 20s across much of the state overnight, “one of the coldest nights we’ve seen in quite some time,” according to forecasters.
High pressure will move offshore Friday with warm air blowing into the region. Still, the day will get off to a chilly start before temperatures climb to the high 40s or mid to high 50s.
The next round of showers is likely Friday night into early Saturday ahead of a cold front moving through the region. Drier air moves in by Saturday afternoon, but the airmass should remain quite mild, with high temperatures in the low to mid 60s for much of the region — 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year.
Another round of showers is likely Sunday into Monday, as another low-pressure system makes its way northward. Much cooler weather is expected later Monday into Tuesday as the low-pressure system crosses the region.
High temperatures on Tuesday won’t make it out of the 40s, with some parts of the state seeing highs in the 30s. Forecasters noted the region could see some flurries and sprinkles as the low-pressure system moves through.
Temperatures will moderate by Wednesday, with highs in the 40s to near 50.
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