Boston's Subtle Canvas: A May Day Painted in Shades of Gray and Cool Breeze
Boston, a city where history breathes from brick sidewalks and the salty air of the Atlantic is never far away, opened its eyes this Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, to a sky that favored subtlety over spectacle. Instead of the bright, clear sunshine that can make the redbrick buildings glow, the day was presented on a canvas of clouds, promising a cooler, more introspective atmosphere. The early morning hours held a distinct chill, with temperatures dipping into the upper 40s Fahrenheit (around 9-10°C). It was cool enough to feel a definite crispness in the air, a reminder that even in mid-May, the New England climate retains its variability. A moderate breeze was already active, blowing steadily from the east at around 10 miles per hour. This easterly wind is a classic Boston feature, carrying the cool, damp air directly off the Atlantic Ocean. It amplified the feeling of chill, making the "feels like" temperature a few degrees colder, around 54°F (12°C), as the wind worked to pul...