Bostonians faced a stormy start to their Friday morning as heavy rain and strong winds barreled through Massachusetts, causing a messy commute for many. According to the NBC Boston, gusts peaked over 40 miles per hour along the coast and even higher in the Worcester Hills. The National Weather Service's forecast indicated 100% chance of precipitation, with showers and a possible thunderstorm before 1pm, and patchy fog complicating visibility.

The tempest didn't let up until later in the day, when the heaviest rains receded but winds remained strong. "The weather improves this weekend," an NBC Boston report offered a silver lining. Runners and spectators looking forward to the Boston Marathon can expect milder conditions, with highs in the mid-60s and a favorable northwest breeze. Meanwhile, tonight's weather in Boston will feature partly cloudy skies with lows around 48 degrees and persistent southwesterly winds, as per National Weather Service predictions.

Moving on to the weekend, Saturday's skies will be mostly cloudy with a cooler high near 55 degrees. "That spells plenty of cloud cover through the day with more April-like temperatures all around. Highs struggle in the low and mid-50s, and there's the possibility of a passing sprinkle," reports NBC Boston. A slight chance of sprinkles exists but shouldn't dampen any plans. For those hoping for clearer skies, Sunday might offer solace with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 62 before a potential evening shower threat.

Looking ahead to marathon Monday, runners can look forward to mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures close to a comfortable 64 degrees. NBC Boston promises a mild day, likely falling short of 'too warm, which could mean just the right conditions for those pounding the pavement. Further into the week, Boston might see a significant temperature increase—if a warm front successfully passes on Wednesday, the city could see highs in the 70s.

As Bostonians hunker down through the remnants of today's storm, anticipation for a warm and sunny rebound grows.