Anime Boston

The tradition continues. As we are now several months away, it is time to start discussing the weather for Anime Boston 2024.

Since Anime Boston 2024 is at the end of March this year, it will be in Mud Season as the ground thaws. Temps have the possibility of being around freezing but most likely than not, day temps could be as high as the 50s.

it's a shame that it was held so early this year! i really liked the weather during 2022 when it was held in may, it'd be nice to go back to that.

BreadCosplay wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:00 am it's a shame that it was held so early this year! i really liked the weather during 2022 when it was held in may, it'd be nice to go back to that.

Anime Boston changes when it is held each year which is why I do this thread every year. Overall, there has been 5 past Anime Boston that was held in March or started in March; 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Average temps during those months are roughly 40sF and it can be a little windy at times...

You also must remember that what is good for one person may not be good for someone else. Example, a cosplayer who has light clothing will enjoy weather in late April/May but a cosplayer who is in full outfit or fur suit would prefer March/April.

Elli21486 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:49 am

BreadCosplay wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:00 am it's a shame that it was held so early this year! i really liked the weather during 2022 when it was held in may, it'd be nice to go back to that.

Anime Boston changes when it is held each year which is why I do this thread every year. Overall, there has been 5 past Anime Boston that was held in March or started in March; 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Average temps during those months are roughly 40sF and it can be a little windy at times...

You also must remember that what is good for one person may not be good for someone else. Example, a cosplayer who has light clothing will enjoy weather in late April/May but a cosplayer who is in full outfit or fur suit would prefer March/April.

One of the times it was held in March, it snowed/sleeted and I got super sick from walking to my hotel in it. My hotel was the Hilton so it’s not like I was outside long but the slush seeps in and keeps you wet so alas, I was sick for a week and a half afterwards.
March is always a fickle time of year in New England and makes it super unpredictable. Expect everything and sometimes, expect everything all at once.

Elli21486 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:49 am

BreadCosplay wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:00 am it's a shame that it was held so early this year! i really liked the weather during 2022 when it was held in may, it'd be nice to go back to that.

Anime Boston changes when it is held each year which is why I do this thread every year. Overall, there has been 5 past Anime Boston that was held in March or started in March; 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Average temps during those months are roughly 40sF and it can be a little windy at times...

You also must remember that what is good for one person may not be good for someone else. Example, a cosplayer who has light clothing will enjoy weather in late April/May but a cosplayer who is in full outfit or fur suit would prefer March/April.

One of the times it was held in March, it snowed/sleeted and I got super sick from walking to my hotel in it. My hotel was the Hilton so it’s not like I was outside long but the slush seeps in and keeps you wet so alas, I was sick for a week and a half afterwards.
March is always a fickle time of year in New England and makes it super unpredictable. Expect everything and sometimes, expect everything all at once.

Current expectations show it potentially snowing a bit on Friday morning, but otherwise sun with some clouds.
27th-1st show highs from 57-44 with an average high around 52, lows from 30-43 with an average low around 37.
This may change, of course, getting nearer to con time but I think it should be a fairly good idea since we aren't too far off!

New England's weather is highly unpredictable. I always say "wait a minute it will change"

The scale is quite extreme in its possibilities. Do not forget the torrential rain we have had in the past that flooded out the mall entrance by the Sheraton. While everyone will be themselves, remove your feelings from the equation & remember, mother nature always wins. You live within a very large chemical swamp called planet Earth. Either protect yourself, or become the prey of the greater hunter.

If your gonna dress up - you now have time to plan for weather elements. No one is caught off guard "suddenly" by the weather. It's just another phone app today...

Kalyoth wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:26 am The scale is quite extreme in its possibilities. Do not forget the torrential rain we have had in the past that flooded out the mall entrance by the Sheraton. While everyone will be themselves, remove your feelings from the equation & remember, mother nature always wins. You live within a very large chemical swamp called planet Earth. Either protect yourself, or become the prey of the greater hunter.

If your gonna dress up - you now have time to plan for weather elements. No one is caught off guard "suddenly" by the weather. It's just another phone app today...

And this is why I do this thread every year. I provide as much info as I can in a singular place so that it is easy to look up for the masses.

As for this year though, I will not technically begin to monitor the weather until a few weeks before the con.

Here we go, we are on the final stretch before Anime Boston 2024. You know what that means, 10 day forecast is now available. Keep in mind, I do the 10 day, 7 day, 5 day, and 3 day on here from Thursday pickup, not the first day of AB.

Accuweather


WCVB 5 (Channel 5)


NBC 10 (Channel 10)



As for some statistical data from past AB that are in the month of March...
Coldest AB - 2008
Warmest AB - 2018
Wettest AB - 2016
Windiest AB - 2008

Surprising enough, there has been no AB in March that had snow.

7 Day Forecast

Accuweather.com


WCVB (Channel 5)


WHDH (Channel 7)


NBC 10 Boston (Channel 10)


Fox 25 (Channel 25)

Thank you for the updates and your work! Looks like an umbrella on hand and warm clothes are in our futures

kila wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:22 am Thank you for the updates and your work! Looks like an umbrella on hand and warm clothes are in our futures

Thanks l, this is why I do it...

Now onto a more serious note, it is looking more and more likely that there will be a storm here for AB 2024. Luckily for us, it is nothing like PAX East is going to experience. Nonetheless, there is a high chance of warm gear and umbrellas/ponchos being needed for the convention.

From what it is settling into - Looks like Rain Thur-Fri & then partly cloudly/sunny remainder - high 40/low 50's all throughout. Plan accordingly & remember - flooding is likely to occur at the Prudential Entrance from Sheraton if it's LOTS of rain.

Accuweather.com


WBZ Boston (Channel 4)


WCVB (Channel 5)


WHDH (Channel 7)


NBC 10 Boston (Channel 10)


Fox 25 (Channel 25)

So this will be my final weather update for Anime Boston 2024.

We have a storm coming in tomorrow night to Friday with a bulk of the storm happening on Thursday. Temps will be on the chilly side so bring something warm with you once the storm passes. Already hearing that with the current ground saturation, flooding is possible (mostly along streams and rivers so that shouldn't affect AB, although it may affect travelers, especially those coming from the Cape and Rhode Island). Mist/Drizzle/Showers may linger in the area after the storm passes. Wind are still unknown at this time but could be on the stronger side after the storm ends into the weekend. Overall, this looks to be a pretty decent early Spring AB.

Accuweather.com


WBZ Boston (Channel 4)


WCVB (Channel 5)


WHDH (Channel 7)


NBC 10 Boston (Channel 10)



Fox 25 (Channel 25)