Bostonians, brace for a soggy end to your week with a silver lining on the horizon for the weekend. Today's forecast calls for persistent rain throughout the day, patchy fog in the mix, and a high near the 50-degree mark. This evening, the thermometer is expected to dip to a low around 36, with continuing rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.

Commuters should notably plan to slowly navigate through potentially hazardous conditions with a FLOOD WATCH alert in effect through tonight. "We’re looking at a widespread 1\"-2\" with localized totals up to 3-4\" in southern New England through tomorrow," a representative from Boston 25 News reported. Flooding of streets and basements is likely, along with heightened streams and rivers.

With the weekend in sight, the skies promise to clear up post-rain. For those looking forward to some outdoor activities, Saturday will bring sunny skies and a high in the lower 50s, albeit with blustery conditions. On Sunday morning, don't let minor sprinkles ruin your mood as most of the day will feature a mix of clouds and sun with mild winds, and a high once again in the low 50s.

Yet, Boston should remain prepared to see a brief return of rain next week. "Keep an eye on the forecast for Tuesday to Wednesday next week for the next storm with mainly rain and some overnight mixed precipitation," advises Boston 25 News. So, while the weekend beckons with the promise of brighter days, the city must first endure to make it through a wet week's last hurdles.