Waltham Turns Into Winter Wonderland

WALTHAM, 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. So enjoy it while you can.

(Next Tuesday, it's supposed to get up above 70 degrees in Waltham, according to the forecast)

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.

What The National Weather Service says about the rest of today:

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. High near 38. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight —Rain and snow showers before 3am, then rain showers likely between 3am and 5am, then snow showers likely after 5am. Low around 35. North wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday —A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night— A slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday —Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

No outdoor picnic today. Liz Craig took this off Main Street opposite the Gore Estate.

Got a photo of today's winter wonderland? Send it to us at Jenna.Fisher@Patch.com, 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.