Brookline Turns Into Winter Wonderland

Brookline MA

16 April, 2021

9:34 AM

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BROOKLINE, MA — If you've looked out your window this morning, you might notice the rain has turned to snow. According to the National Weather Service it will likely switch back to rain at some point. And as shocking as this may seem for those of us who were ready — or already did — break out the shorts and tank tops, this isn't so unusual for our area. Last April 18, the temps dipped down to the 40s and 30s after a week in the 60s and blanked the tulips and daffodils in a half an inch of snow. It's also been known to rain this holiday weekend, not ideal for the Boston Marathon, which is normally held on Patriot's Day. The National Weather Service said way back in 2007, there was a storm that brought some pretty heavy rain that wreaked havoc. #OTD in Weather History: April 16-18, 2007. The "Patriot's Day Storm" brought damaging winds, coastal flooding, and river flooding from heavy rain. pic.twitter.com/RC1ePMyFML— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) April 16, 2021 What The National Weather Service says about the rest of today: Tonight — Rain likely before 8pm, then showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 36. North wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Saturday —A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday Night— A slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Got a photo of today's winter wonderland? Send it to us at [email protected], be sure to tell us where you snapped it, what's happening in the photo and give us permission and we'll post it on Patch.