For over three months, residents have felt the disheartening sting of weekend rains, leaving many frustrated and questioning the cosmic forces at play.
Jennifer Hatch, a public sector worker, lamented on her lunch break, “It should be a Saturday, but it’s Tuesday,” as she prepared to return to her office—a daily grind many can relate to while watching the weekends slip through their fingers.
The rains have not only dampened spirits but also disrupted plans and activities. Fans found their favorite sports teams struggling, as Market Basket traumas unfolded like a tense episode of ‘Succession.’ Meanwhile, social media buzzes with unexpected trends, like Sydney Sweeney’s infamous bathwater sales, adding to the general sense of unease.
This relentless pattern has persisted; 12 weekends of rain have washed away the joy of outdoor gatherings and relaxation. The streak has become legendary, eclipsing even notorious local events like the Orange Line shutdown of 2022 or delays at the RMV for a Real ID.
Last Wednesday, while many were stuck in the workweek routine, the weather app displayed blue skies for the day, only to forecast rain for the upcoming weekend. A downtown worker posed the question, “Is this city gaslighting us?”—a sentiment echoing through the community.
Doubts are swelling, and conspiracy theories are blossoming on platforms like Reddit. Are we truly “cursed”? To answer this pressing inquiry, scientists weigh in with varying takes on the weather patterns we’ve been experiencing.
Meteorologist David Epstein assured the public that such patterns can be chalked up to randomness, while Ken Mahan, the Globe’s lead meteorologist, explained that we are facing a “variable weather pattern.”
Intriguingly, a 1998 study published in Nature indicated that rain is more likely to occur on weekends along the Atlantic coast, attributing it to the “cloud-seeding effect created by the massive drift of East Coast pollution.” Nonetheless, a 2007 study contradicts this idea, asserting that precipitation does not depend significantly on the day of the week.
So, what’s the real reason for this gloomy streak? Some speculate it might be a twist of fate since our winter wasn’t particularly harsh, as suggested by NBC Boston meteorologist Tevin Wooten. Others humorously wonder if former President Trump is somehow to blame, fearing he might target their weekends with dismal weather policies.
As the search for a solution continues, two options become evident: First, Josh Kraft could promise swift changes if elected mayor, potentially shedding light on how Mayor Michelle Wu is at the center of this weather crisis. Alternatively, people working desk jobs might embrace a new dress code of swimwear during Zoom calls, driven by the dismal weather outdoors.
In fact, truancy from work may already be on the rise due to the lackluster weekend forecasts. A student from Northeastern was caught enjoying the sun in the Public Garden, claiming she called out sick from her nursing assistant position, citing high UV levels as her excuse.
With the weekend washouts continuing unabated, it’s clear that the community is seeking answers, resolutions, or at the very least, a glimmer of sunshine in the forecast.
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