Boston: Midweek Soaking to Precede Dry End to October

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist

October 28,2015; 9:22PM,EDT

 

 

After being soaked by rain and gusty winds at midweek, the Boston area will quickly settle back into a dry weather pattern for the end of October and Halloween.
The most significant rainfall in weeks will continue to pour down into Wednesday night around the Boston area.

Turbulent Night Ahead for New England

The rain will fall heavily at times, slowing down travel by reducing visibility and heightening the risk of vehicles hydroplaning at highway speeds.
"Localized flooding is also possible in low-lying and poor drainage areas with the heavy rain over a short time period," stated AccuWeather Meteorologist Alsyon Hoegg.

That is especially true where leaves are covering storm drains. The combination of leaves and wet roads will also create slick travel for motorists.
Winds will also howl into early Thursday, leading to gusts of 35-50 mph. The strongest winds will whip places toward the coast.
Such winds could easily toss around loose Halloween decorations with the strongest gusts threatening to cause sporadic tree damage and power outages. Localized coastal flooding is a concern, especially at high tide.
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Despite any flooding and disruptions to travel and outdoor plans, the rain will be beneficial. Boston has only recorded 0.65 of an inch of rain this month through Oct. 27. That is 19 percent below normal.
A lingering shower or two will following the departure of the steadiest rain on Thursday.
The combination of some sunshine returning and gusty southwesterly winds blowing will allow temperatures to be boosted into the 70s on Thursday. A high in the upper 50s is more common this time of year.

While umbrellas can be buried back in the closet, residents will not want to put fall jackets too far away.
The passage of a cold front will open the door for fresh cool air to arrive by Friday, bringing temperatures closer to normal despite some sunshine.

The cool and dry air will hang on for the start of the weekend and Halloween as an area of high pressure builds overhead. Trick-or-treaters will need to consider how to incorporate a layer of warmer clothing into their costumes instead of rain gear.
A new storm system will move into the Northeast on Sunday but will struggle to end the dry spell around Boston.
Amid enjoying the dry weather and Halloween festivities this weekend, do not forget to turn clocks back an hour and change batteries in fire alarms before going to bed Saturday night.