Boston's Weather: Rainy Start, Cool Finish

Boston is gearing up for a week of changing weather. The first half will be wet, while the second half will bring cooler temperatures and sunny skies. The week kicks off with rain on Monday. A cold front is moving in, bringing showers and possible thunderstorms. The rain might make morning travel tricky due to low visibility. Winds will be strong, with gusts up to 31 mph. Temperatures will hover in the mid-60s during the day and drop to the upper 40s at night. Tuesday is expected to be the best day of the week. The skies will clear, offering a brief break from the rain. However, the respite is short-lived. Rain returns early Wednesday morning, again causing potential travel headaches. Wednesday brings another cold front, similar to Monday's. Expect showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day. Highs will remain in the mid-60s, but nighttime lows will dip into the mid-40s. Starting Thursday, the weather takes a turn for the better. Skies will be sunny, and winds will gust up to 21 mph. Temperatures will be cooler, with highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s. The weekend looks dry, with only a slight chance of a spot shower. Highs will be in the upper 50s, about five degrees cooler than usual, and lows will be in the low 40s.