Then the ECMWF shows it starts clearing up Wednesday is sunny through early next week... perfect weekend ahead after a thorough soaking.

What a soaker... glad to see the precip so spread out this time around. Getting old being inundated with rain here while other places get nothing. If its going to rain then make it count.

Yes

Are the people who root for sun and warmth during the winter trolls?

Ya, if it could last through next weekend, that would be perfect!