Bostonians faced a treacherous Thursday morning commute as rain pounded the city, courtesy of a storm lurking south of Long Island. According to NBC Boston, droves of commuters battled the elements, with the downpour expected to be the heaviest within a 10-day span. Though the tempest is predicted to wane by evening, residents can still expect a thoroughly drenched day.
The precipitation proved to be a mixed blessing — it significantly cut down the pollen levels, offering respite to allergy sufferers. "Whether that means ¾ of an inch of rain or slightly over, a soaking is in store," reported NBC Boston. The unrelenting eastward winds will prevent temperatures from soaring too high, keeping them in a cooler, more agreeable range.
Climbing out of the soggy conditions, tomorrow is poised to usher in more favorable weather. After some early fog burns away, Boston can expect periods of sunshine and highs cresting near 70 degrees in inland areas, with the coast holding steady in the mid-60s, according to National Weather Service forecasts.
The outlook for the weekend before Memorial Day promises to be nearly as bright but expect slightly cooler temperatures. Commuters can look forward to "mostly cloudy" skies on Saturday, with a high near 61 degrees, followed by a "partly sunny" Sunday with similar temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. As the workweek restarts, Monday is set to showcase "mostly sunny" skies and a high near 66 degrees, preparing the city for a more cheerful weather pattern.
While the aurora may be taking a break, NBC Boston teases sky-watchers with the prospect of another active region of the sun "rotating into view of Earth in the coming days." As Bostonians dry off their coats and umbrellas, they can look forward to skies hinting at summer's imminent approach, with temperatures on Tuesday likely reaching a lush 76 degrees under 'mostly sunny' skies. As NBC Boston put it, "Stay tuned".
