The Great Los Angeles Rain Detective Agency: A Most Pressing Investigation
Ah, Los Angeles. The land of sunshine, movie stars, and...well, not exactly known for its wet weather. But fear not, fellow Angelenos, for a question has gripped the city with the fervor of a rogue Dodger hot dog vendor: just how many days has it rained this year?
The Drizzle Deadline: We all remember the deluge of January. Streets became rivers, umbrellas turned inside out, and celebrities (allegedly) used their pools for something other than pool parties. But since then? Crickets. Sunshine. Perhaps even a tumbleweed or two rolling down Sunset Boulevard.
Enter the Great Los Angeles Rain Detective Agency (GLRDA), a crack team of one (me), armed with nothing but internet sleuthing skills and a healthy dose of sarcasm.
Suspect #1: Official Records Those joyless bureaucrats at the National Weather Service (NWS) keep meticulous records, but frankly, their website is about as user-friendly as a Hollywood ending these days. After navigating a labyrinth of menus and enough acronyms to make your head spin (looking at you, NOAA), we unearth a nugget of information: Los Angeles rainfall data is typically measured by "rain season," which runs from October 1st to September 30th. So, technically, it's still early days for rain in 2024 (cue audience groans).
Suspect #2: Grandma's Rusty Rain Gauge For a more personal touch, we consult the wisdom of our rain-obsessed grandmothers. They, armed with their trusty (and slightly rusty) rain gauges, swear it hasn't rained a drop since February's surprise sprinkle. Is this a conspiracy by Big Pool to sell more pool floats?
The Verdict: Rain or Shine (Mostly Shine) Based on the evidence, it appears Los Angeles has been experiencing a drier-than-usual start to 2024. But fear not, fellow sun-worshippers! There's still plenty of time for a rogue sprinkle or two to throw a wrench in our perfectly manicured tans.
In the meantime, the GLRDA remains vigilant. We'll be here, poolside (because, let's face it, that's where we are anyway) keeping a watchful eye on the skies. And if that first fat raindrop falls, you'll be the first to know.
P.S. If anyone has any sightings of missing rainclouds, please contact the GLRDA immediately. We take our rain detection duties very seriously (with a healthy dose of humor, of course).
