Watertown will experience a chilly stretch from December 19 to 26.
Thursday starts with rain in the morning, followed by a sharp drop in temperature and gusty winds in the evening. Snow showers are likely overnight Friday, potentially making roads slick, so be cautious. Saturday will be very cold with temperatures in the teens by evening. Sunday will bring even colder conditions with highs near 20°F. Monday will be slightly warmer but still chilly, and Tuesday will be a bit milder during the day, though still cold at night. Christmas will be cold as well, with temperatures dipping to 28°F in the evening. The week will end with another cold day on Thursday, so expect to bundle up and watch for icy conditions, especially at night.
Thursday, December 19:
A chance of rain in the morning, mainly before 9am. Mostly sunny with highs around 45°F. Winds from the west at 8-11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. Evening temperatures will drop to around 22°F under mostly clear skies. Be prepared for a sharp drop in temperature as it gets colder in the evening with gusty winds.
Friday, December 20:
A chance of snow. Cloudy with highs near 37°F. Winds from the northeast at 5-7 mph. Snow showers are likely Friday night, especially between 8pm and 4am, with a low around 24°F. Be prepared for possible slick roads and sidewalks as a light accumulation (coating to 1”) may occur overnight.
Saturday, December 21:
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Partly sunny with a high near 31°F. Winds from the northwest at 7-10 mph. By evening, temperatures will dip to around 12°F under mostly clear skies. Bundle up if you have any outdoor plans, as it will be a very cold night.
Sunday, December 22:
Sunny with a high near 20°F. Winds from the northwest at 8-10 mph. Evening temperatures will fall to around 8°F under mostly clear skies. A very cold day, so dress warmly for any outdoor activities.
Monday, December 23:
Sunny with a high near 27°F. Winds from the northwest around 6 mph. Evening temperatures will dip to around 22°F under mostly clear skies, making for another chilly night.
Tuesday, December 24:
Mostly sunny with highs around 37°F. Winds from the northwest at 5-7 mph. Evening temperatures will fall to 25°F under clear skies, so prepare for a cold night if you have outdoor plans.
Wednesday, December 25:
Partly sunny with highs around 41°F. Winds from the northwest at 5-8 mph. Evening temperatures will drop to 28°F under mostly clear skies, making for a cold Christmas night.
Thursday, December 26:
Partly sunny with highs around 45°F. Winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph. Evening temperatures will drop to 20°F under mostly clear skies. A cold end to the week, so make sure to bundle up if you’re heading out.
The daily weather forecast was provided by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting.