03.05.2024

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Today’s Forecast

44º | 60% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:12 a.m. | Sunset 5:40 p.m.

City

🌷Warm up to spring in Boston

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Spring in the Public Garden. | Photo by Amy R.

We know the question on your mind, Bostonians — when’s it going to get warm again? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for March, April, and May. 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 what spring will bring.

Reminder: The first day of spring is on Tuesday, March 19 (thanks to leap year).

NOAA-Seasonl-Tempreature-Outlook-2024 — Warmers days are on the horizon.
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🌡️ Temperature
Think warmer thoughts. This spring, Boston has a 50-60% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.

🌨️ Precipitation
Expect slightly more precipitation. Boston has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher than average snow and rainfall amounts this spring.

March
Longer days are on the horizon with daylight saving time springing forward on March 12. Typically in Boston, March’s temperatures fluctuate between an average low of 42° and an average high of 51°. You can also expect to see 6:30 p.m. sunsets early in the month.

April
Never forget about the April 1 snow storm that surprised the city in 1997. While we can expect and average of 52°, temperatures can range from highs around 58° to lows around 47°F — we know mother nature can fool us at any time with a spontaneous snow storm. Look for the unofficial sign of spring in the city with the return of the Boston Public Garden Swan Boats on Saturday, April 13.

May
Summer is in full swing with 8 p.m. sunsets on the Esplanade and temperatures ranging between lows of 50° and highs of 68°. Pro tip: May has an average daily maximum UV index of 5, so don’t slack on the sunscreen.

Events

Tuesday, March 5

Winter Bike Repair Workshop | Tuesday, March 5 | 4-6 p.m. | Blackstone Community Center, 50 W. Brookline St., Boston | Free | This hands on workshop will include patching flat tires and aligning brakes.
Boston Bruins vs. Edmonton Oilers | Tuesday, March 5 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Check the new TD bag policy before going to cheer on the B’s.

Wednesday, March 6

Bardo’s Make Your Own Pizza Workshop | Wednesday, March 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Castle Island Brewing, 10 Old Colony Ave., Boston | $35-$40 | Each ticket includes all the materials to assemble a pizza — once complete, the chefs will cook your pie at the counter.

Thursday, March 7

Jessica Roy: “American Girls” | Thursday, March 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Boston Athenaeum, 10 1/2 Beacon St., Boston | $0-$10 | Arrive for an in-person discussion about the author’s experiences religious extremism, radicalization, and the bonds of family — or attend online.

Friday, March 8

Future is FemAle Release Party & Music Showcase | Friday, March 8 | 5-8 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Price of purchase | Celebrate the release of the Future Is FemAle in collaboration with Pink Boots Society.

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News Notes

Announced

Harvard has named John F. Manning as the new provost now that the school’s most recent provost is serving as its interim president. The former dean of the Harvard Law School will begin the new role on March 14. (Boston Business Journal)

Today Is

Election day. Polling places for the primary election open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Don’t forget to grab your photo ID and double check you’re headed to the correct polling location.

Coming Soon

A New York City-based ice cream shop is expanding to the Boston area. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is planning to open three locations: the Seaport Harvard Square, and The Street Chestnut Hill. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Biz

The Hilton Boston Back Bay will be sold for $171 million to a Dallas-based real estate investment trust. The deal for the 390-room Dalton Street property with Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. is expected to close later this month. (Boston Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

Sing along to the “Barbie Movie: In Concert” at the Xfinity Center on Aug. 16. This concert experience, which features an all-female orchestra, will include a live performance of the movie’s score as the film plays. General tickets go on sale beginning on Friday, March 8.

Edu

Six Massachusetts school districts have been recognized on a ranking of the top 250 “most envied” districts in the country, according to a survey by Test Prep Insight. The top 250 school districts include Lexington Public Schools at No. 78 + Public Schools of Brookline at No. 85.

Community

A new shelter that will support the growing number of migrant families is set to open in the Seaport District. The pop-up shelter will take over a 10,000 sqft office space on Farnsworth Street and is being funded by a $5 million grant to the United Way of Moss Bay. (7 News)

Legacy

Arthur D’Angelo, the owner of a souvenir shop that eventually became the Red Sox Team Store, has died at the age of 97. D’Angelo and his twin brother launched Twins Enterprises after the Red Sox won the 1946 American League pennant and soon began selling sports memorabilia around Fenway Park. (WCVB 5)

Fun Fact

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The Buy

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The Wrap

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From the editor

March is International Women’s Month, and Hunter’s in Southie is here to help you sip for a cause. The cocktail of the month is the Rosie the Rivet-tini, which benefits Rosie’s Place in the South End, a women’s shelter that supports ~12,000 women a year.

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