42 Weather

Today, the fifteenth day of May, the city of Boston has been living under a decidedly damp and grey sky. From the moment dawn attempted to break, it was clear this would not be a day of crisp sunshine and burgeoning spring warmth. The weather forecast had been unambiguous, painting a picture dominated by heavy rain and a thick canopy of clouds . And so it has been, a day where the atmospheric conditions have dictated the rhythm of the city, a chronicle of persistent precipitation and muted light. The day began with the unmistakable sound of rain . Not a tentative sprinkle, but a steady, purposeful drumming against windows, rooftops, and sidewalks. This heavy rain was the immediate and undeniable protagonist of the morning's weather story. It slicked the streets, turned pavements into dark, reflective mirrors, and sent people hurrying for the cover of awnings and doorways. The visual of umbrellas, a sudden bloom of color against the prevailing grey, became the defining image o...