tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903814427763107493.post-76465992995019384922008-04-07T12:59:00.000-07:002008-04-07T13:00:41.012-07:00The second full week of April has begun, and besides spring, that means the Red Sox are finally returning to town. It took eighteen days, three countries and many miles, but the home opener is here. The Sox have taken the field under many different weather conditions over the years. As any native of New England knows, April is a changeable month. There has been rain, sleet, snow, and even a rumble of thunder on opening day here in Boston. On average, April is a cloudy and damp month with over three and a half inches of rain. However, the good news for those of you holding tickets to today’s game, it will remain dry and the sun will try to warm up that chilly April air…but make sure you bring along the sweatshirts and jackets, temperatures will only climb into the upper 40’s by first pitch.<br /><br />Joe Venuti<br />WCVB MeteorologistStorm Team 5http://www.blogger.com/profile/07573337354096469161noreply@blogger.com