This past Saturday, many Bostonians had hoped to spend the day at the beach, hike some trails, or take a leisurely stroll through the city’s sculpture park.
However, as it turns out, rain is once again in the forecast.
According to Danielle Noyes, meteorologist at 1 Degree Outside and a contributor for WBUR, Boston has seen measurable rain on eight out of the last ten Saturdays.
If you count even the smallest sprinkles, it has rained every single Saturday for the past ten weeks.
And the pattern seems set to continue with more rain on the horizon.
While the lush, green grass might look appealing, the sentiment among locals isn’t quite so.
Is it merely a case of bad luck, or is there a more profound explanation?
Could this weather phenomenon be linked to climate change, air pollution, or perhaps an ancient grudge held by the weather gods?
In seeking answers, WBUR delved into the science behind these rainy weekends.
One theory gaining traction on social media is that the recent spate of weekend rains may be connected to air pollution.
A Reddit user suggested that pollution, which accumulates during the week due to increased traffic, results in rain on Saturdays after a buildup of pollutants creates conditions conducive to rain clouds.
This perspective isn’t entirely new and is known as the
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