California 2023: Drowning in Delight (or Drizzle Depending on Where You Were)
Ah, California weather. Sunshine, beaches, movie stars... and let's not forget the rain. Or the lack thereof, depending on which part of the Golden State you call home.
The Tale of Two Californias: Rainmageddon vs. Dustbowl Days
Did it rain in California in 2023? Hold on to your pool noodles, folks, because the answer is a resounding "it depends!"
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Northern California: Remember that epic movie montage where the hero trains in the pouring rain? Yeah, that was basically Northern California in early 2023. Atmospheric rivers turned streets into rivers (with actual sharks, probably), and some folks were pretty sure they saw Noah building an ark out his window.
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Southern California: Meanwhile, in SoCal, tumbleweeds were rolling down Hollywood Boulevard, tumbleweeds! Southern Californians dusted off their raincoats from the Reagan era, just in case... but mostly used them for stylish picnics.
From Flood to FOMO: How 2023 Rain Played Out
So, what happened?
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Early 2023: The faucet turned on, and it did NOT turn off for a while. San Francisco, for example, was drowning in glory with over 34 inches of rain, making 2023 one of the wettest years in recent history.
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Later 2023: Mother Nature, ever the comedian, decided to switch things up. The rain spigot went from "gushing" to "dripping," leaving Southern Californians with a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out... on rain, that is).
The Verdict: A Mixed Bag with a Side of Sunshine
California in 2023 was a tale of two extremes. Some places got soaked, others got... well, not soaked. But hey, at least there were no wildfires, right? (Famous last words?)
Here's the takeaway: California's rain is like a celebrity. Unpredictable, sometimes dramatic, and guaranteed to spark conversation (and possibly mudslides).
