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Today’s Forecast

37º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 4:28 p.m.
 

❄️ It’s a winter-ful life
Snow fall in Back Bay.
Who’s counting down to the first snowy morning? | Photo via @drishtiaryaphotography
We know the question that’s on your mind, Bostonians — when’s it going to get wicked cold? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperature and precipitation trends to expect in our city for December, January, and February. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for winter.

Reminder: The official first day of winter is on Thursday, Dec. 21.
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Will the increased precipitation mean more rain or more snow?

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Image via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center

🌡️ Temperature

Think warmer than we’re used to. This winter, Boston has a 40-50% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

🌨️ Precipitation

Our city is predicted to experience 33-40% above average snow and rain amounts for the season.

Here’s December’s deal

The average low temperature in December is 29.7°, but we might see more days closer to the average high temperature — 39.9° — because of the anticipated rise in temps. December is one of the top three wettest months in our city + the month with the least amount of sunshine, averaging just 4.7 hours per day.

Jump into January

Boston’s lows in January will dip down to 34.2° on average — and could plummet as low as 22.6°. January has previously been Boston’s coldest month + usually an average of 2.76 inches. Predictions say we’ll see more snow than in previous years. Bonus: Here are the NOAA’s winter safety tips.

Prepare for frigid February

Historically, February gets the most snowfall, and while last year the city saw just 12.4 inches for the whole season, we will want to keep those space savers nearby. The lows stay around 23.5°, with an average high temperature of 36.5°, so expect the temperature to be closer to those highs.
Asked

The most wonderful time of year to get out and explore the city is...
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
E. All of the them
Let us snow
 
Events
Friday, Dec. 8
  • Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | Boch Center, 270 Tremont St., Boston | $34-$180 | Dance with the sugarplum fairies at this classic holiday ballet performance.
  • Sidestreet Comedy | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7-8 p.m. | Fields West, 87 Glenville Ave., Boston | $10 | Get your laughs in from comedians from across New England.
  • Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 8-10 p.m. | The Paramount Center, 559 Washington St., Boston | $35 | The traditional Christmas performance features gospel music for all ages.
Saturday, Dec. 9
  • Eighth Anniversary Bash | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Castle Island Brewing Co., 31 Astor Ave., Norwood | $0-$5 | Celebrate eight years of excellence with brewery tours, live music, and special beer releases — Tickets are not required to attend the party, only to join a tour.
  • Sapphic Nights Ugly Sweater Party | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Tenderoni’s Fenway, 1363 Boylston St., Boston | $20 | Don your ugly sweaters and party to support Dani’s Queer Bar at the Fenway pizza spot.
Sunday, Dec. 10
  • Holiday Party | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 12-3 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | Enjoy live carollers, a DJ, interactive activities, and shop the local vendors.
  • A Very PKL Christmas Family Event | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 12-4 p.m. | PKL, 64 C. St., Boston | $40 | This family-friendly event will feature kids courts, gingerbread house decorating, a hot chocolate bar, and a festive photo booth.
  • Blind Wine Tasting 101: Sparkling Wine | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Super Bien, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | $33 | Sign up for this blind taste test with natural South American sparkling wines.
  • Holiday Sip & Shop | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2-6 p.m. | Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Ericsson St., Boston | Free | Visit the local distillery and shop 15 local vendors, sample delicious cocktails, and more.
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News Notes
Open
  • You donut want to miss out on this — Blackbird Doughnuts has opened its new location in Watertown. Visit Arsenal Yards for gourmet treats at 116 Bond Sq. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Real Estate
  • The Bay State has two of the top housing markets for 2024, according to Realtor.com. Springfield and Worcester landed the No. 7 and No. 8 spots respectively among cities like Rochester, NY and San Diego, CA (hey, SDtoday).
Edu
  • Boston City Council members passed a nonbinding resolution opposing the relocation of O’Bryant School of Math and Science to West Roxbury. The current location is a shared campus with Madison Park Technical Vocational School. (Boston Globe)
Award
  • Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione has won the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting. Castiglione was the Sox’s radio announcer for 41 years, including calling four World Series wins. He will be honored in Cooperstown at the Hall of Fame’s induction weekend July 19-22, 2024. (Boston.com)
Concert
  • Don’t stop believing — you can get tickets to see Journey, Def Leppard + Heart for “The Summer Stadium Tour 2024.” The classic rock bands will make a stop at Fenway Park on Monday, Aug. 5. Sign up for the pre-sale now.
Plan Ahead
  • Dust off your favorite sneakers — The Embrace Friends and Family Sneaker Ball will return on Jan. 14, 2024 at Big Night Live. Stay tuned for more details about the Embrace Ideas Festival from Jan. 18-21, 2024.
Cause
  • Volunteer registration for the 128th Boston Marathon is now open. Read over the descriptions for general volunteers + submit an application by Feb. 2, 2024.
Wellness
  • As we age, our hormone levels decline, affecting bone density, sleep, libido, and more. Test + optimize your hormones with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit — only $79 with code NEWYOU.*
Civic

Inclusive signage coming in 2024

Inclusive signage coming soon to Cambridge
A foggy day driving over the bridge to Cambridge.
There are a number of native Massachusett languages, including Wampanoag, Natick, and Mashpee. | Photo by @artofobs
Cambridge will spend $180,000 to create more inclusive signage and historical markers throughout the city.

In 2021, the city’s participatory budget included the African American & Indigenous Peoples Historical Reckoning Project, which features multiple phases. The first phase will add 70+ new street signs with translations into the native Massachusett language.

The new signs are planned for First through Eighth Streets in East Cambridge. These signs are expected to cost ~$20,000 and will be installed in the spring.

The next phase includes plans to expand the existing African American Heritage Trail and adding commemorative makers for Native American sites throughout Cambridge.

If you want to learn more about native languages, check out the resources offered by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Language Department.
The Buy

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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
We’re in the middle of Sagittarius season and Cannonball Cafe has a special treat just for this astrological sign — the Peppermint White Mocha Matcha.

The Southie cafe has other festive sips to try too, including the Peppermint Mocha and Cheggnog. I have my eye on a Lumberjack Latte — flavored with maple and smokey bacon, plus a hint of salt.
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