The Boston area is facing the possibility of another soggy weekend that could mark the 13th consecutive Saturday with precipitation. This streak would set a record for the longest run of wet Saturdays since the National Weather Service began keeping track of such weather events.
According to meteorologist Bryce Williams from the National Weather Service in Norton, Massachusetts, this weekend could indeed break the record set back in 1970.
“It seems like every Saturday is a washout,” expressed Christopher Lane, director of operations at the well-known seafood shack, Sullivan’s on Castle Island.
He noted that rainy weekends significantly affect business, as they often see an 80% decline in customer turnout on wet days compared to sunny ones.
“The weekends are when parents and kids have the time to enjoy outings, and it hasn’t been available,” Lane added.
The impact of the persistent rain is also being felt by Boston’s iconic duck boats.
Cindy Brown, CEO of Boston Duck Tours, stated, “While we operate seven days a week, Saturday remains our busiest day, followed closely by Sunday.”
She acknowledged that it’s manageable to have a rainy Tuesday; however, wet weekends hit business particularly hard.
As the summer season approaches, meteorologist Dave Epstein from GBH News reassures that such rain events are likely to become less frequent.
“It’s just a matter of bad luck, but this pattern will eventually break,” Epstein commented.
He mentioned that by mid-June, the jet stream typically slows down. This change in weather patterns is expected to decrease the likelihood of prolonged rain events.
Despite the gloomy weather, Epstein pointed out some silver linings; for example, grass in Boston appears healthier, and the region is no longer experiencing a drought.
Additionally, the continuous wet weekends haven’t been entirely detrimental for all businesses in the area.
Justine DeCotis, leading visitor experience at the Boston Children’s Museum, revealed that rainy weekends have seen increased attendance.
“On a pleasant day, our weekend attendance might range from 1,500 to 2,000, but during rainy days, we’ve seen numbers jump to 2,500 or even 3,000,” she explained.
DeCotis also credited new attractions at the museum, including a Winnie the Pooh experience entitled Hundred Acre Wood, which will be available until mid-September.
“Whether the rain contributes to these numbers or if it’s our engaging exhibits, we are pleased to see increased interest,” she added.
In Quincy Center, Kayla Barry Skinner, manager of The Next Chapters Books and More, noted her bookstore also sees a boost on rainy Saturdays.
“There are times when our sales on rainy days exceed expectations by three times, even when people come in soaked,” Skinner shared.
She emphasized that customers often thrill at the chance to find a good book, perhaps for sunny days in the near future.
Skinner remains optimistic regarding future weather patterns, stating that the store is well-equipped to handle the hot summer days ahead.
“We always have the AC pumping in here, so even if it’s a hot day, feel free to stop by,” she welcome readers.
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