An extended wet forecast for Western Massachusetts means the region won't see much sunshine -- if any -- this week.
This week's wet weather may help your gardens grow, but don't expect to see the sun anytime soon: Showers and clouds could last through the weekend, according to the extended forecast. PIONEER VALLEY -- If April showers bring May flowers, what do may downpours bring?
Hopefully not flooding, which isn't in the immediate forecast for the Pioneer Valley, although Berkshire County remains under a flood watch until 8 a.m. Tuesday.
The rest of this week's forecast for greater Springfield calls for rain showers, with temperatures in the lower 50s slowly rising into the high 60s by the weekend, which also is expected to feature overcast skies.
As much as 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall on Tuesday, according to ABC40. The National Weather Service in Taunton predicts a 100 percent chance of showers again on Wednesday in the Pioneer Valley and a 70 percent chance on Thursday, when a slight drying trend may begin.
The prospect of even a glimmer of sun improves by the end of the week, as the chance of rain diminishes to 30 percent for both Friday and Saturday.
The reason for all this gloomy spring weather: A low-pressure system has stalled over the Northeast, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon -- so break out the galoshes and umbrellas.
As temperatures gradually rise throughout the week, there's a chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night and Thursday before 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Tuesday morning's heavy rain hadn't caused any problems on local roadways as of 7:30 a.m., according to local police.
"The roads are draining well; we have no problems out there right now," said Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Michael Imelio, who's stationed at the Northampton barracks.
The Springfield barracks also reported no weather-related traffic accidents or road mishaps so far this morning.