Bostonians, grab your umbrellas and brace for a soggy few days ahead. The forecast, according to the National Weather Service, indicates a 50 percent chance of rain kicking in after 9pm tonight, coupled with patchy fog which might briefly lay a misty blanket over the city in the early hours.

The downpour is set to intensify tomorrow with a high likelihood of rain—pegged at 70 percent. The restless skies promise to only slightly to relent on Friday with precipitation chances halving before the weekend. "Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy," describes the National Weather Service, illustrating a grey canvas above our heads that will paint a predominantly drizzly picture for the end of the week.

The weekend, however, is shaping up to offer some reprieve. The forecast promises a sunny and breezy Saturday coupled with a high near 53 degrees. Sunday, while partly sunny, maintains the upward trend in spirits with an equally commendable high expected around 54 degrees.

This brief interlude of wet weather is all thanks to a storm system that's been wreaking havoc across multiple regions, including the Upper Plains, Midwest, and Deep South. As it sluggishly moves in, it brings "another 1 to 2 inches of rain for eastern Massachusetts, with a focus on the Cape/Islands for the 2+ amounts," as noted by the weather service. The unwelcome guest promises to finally inch away by Friday, potentially brightening skies—firstly in Worcester and subsequently gracing Boston late in the day.

Looking ahead, a delightful yet breezy weekend awaits. Although blustery winds might add a bite to the air on Saturday, the consensus is to welcome the sunny break. The week's wet blanket starts to lift, and though Sunday might cloud over somewhat, Bostonians seem set not to look a gift horse in the mouth. Easter Sunday even teases the possibility of temperatures reaching 60 in some lucky spots, promising a little "Yay!" after the deluge, as forecasters put it.