It’s Hazy, Hot and Humid: It’s Also October
Halloween is two weeks away, but recent days have felt more like summer than fall. New England weather is predictable for being completely unpredictable, but this week’s climate has been a bit extreme – temperatures have hovered near the 80-degree mark, and the coming thunderstorms have made the atmosphere as sticky as a rainy June day.
Friday will be another mild day. with temperatures in the 70s and the sun breaking through today’s gloom. Check out how Bostonians have been spending and reacting to this warm week.
“Feels more like June than October,’’ posted Boston resident Justin Chilton, who pointed his camera up at the impossibly blue sky over Boston Tuesday.
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Sarah Herperson of Boston went for a stroll in the park. The caption on her snapshot of the afternoon: “Where the dreamers wander.’’
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On Tuesday, Nicole O’Neil from Charlestown was at the Boston Public Garden , and she and her cousin turned themselves into living art.
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The warmer temperatures persisted on Wednesday, when Melanie Nayer wrote, “Fall with a summer touch. 70s in Boston today!’’
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Josue Morales from Boston marveled at the week’s forecast: “Who said it’s not nice in October!’’
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It’s been a lovely week to take engagement photos. Boston photographer Genevieve Bergeron agrees: “Engagements in autumn are my favorite.’’
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Andrew Molen traveled here from New York City and posted this foliage shot.
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Daniel wandered through Cambridge.
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Margot Valme was also in Cambridge, where folks were spotted wearing short sleeves.
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“Get outside!’’ posted Meghan M. from Boston, using the hashtags “Boston #beautiful #October #summery’’ with this shot. You might want to take her advice tomorrow (It looks like Mother Nature is serving up another sunny day in the 70s!), since today is going to be a wet one.
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Local sports announcer Mike Riley summed up the good vibes brought by the weather in a tweet:
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