Stormy skies ahead for Massachusetts as rain settles in

Massachusetts residents should prepare for a week of shifting weather patterns. After a weekend of steady rain, a brief dry spell on Sunday will give way to more showers by Sunday night. Meteorologists expect rain to linger on and off through most of next week, with Monday shaping up as the rainiest day. Strong winds have already been reported in southern New England due to a low-pressure system, adding to the unsettled conditions.Temperatures will stay lower than usual, especially Saturday night, making the rain feel even chillier. The forecast for later in the week is harder to pin down—it could swing between unusually warm and dry to cooler and damp. Thunder might rumble in occasionally, but no single area is expected to escape the rain entirely. The unpredictability makes planning tricky, whether for daily routines or outdoor plans. Weather patterns like this often happen when low-pressure systems stall over a region. These systems can pull in moisture from nearby bodies of water, leading to prolonged rain. While the rain isn’t extreme, the constant dampness could cause minor disruptions. The key takeaway? Keep an umbrella handy and expect changing conditions.