California Rain 2023: Did it Rain Cats and Dogs, or Just Kittens and Poodles?
Ah, California rain. Sunshine state, they call it. More like the occasional sprinkle state, right? Well, 2023 decided to throw us a curveball, or should we say, a whole darn sinker.
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From Drought to Downpour: Mother Nature Hits the Reset Button
Remember those endless conversations about the drought? Parched lawns, brown hills, and those apocalyptic "Level 3: Don't Even Think About Watering Your Cactus" water restrictions? 2023 said, "Hold my metaphorical umbrella!" because rain, glorious rain, decided to show up and party.
Tip: Don’t just glance — focus.
We're talking atmospheric rivers rolling in like a wet sock parade, dumping buckets (and buckets and buckets) on the Golden State. San Francisco went from "where'd the fog go?" to "hey, this is basically a lake!" LA finally understood what an umbrella was for (spoiler alert: it's not just a fancy pool cue).
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How Much Rain Are We Talking About? Buckle Up, Buttercup!
So, how much did it rain? Enough to fill a Kardashian swimming pool? Enough to float a Tesla down Hollywood Boulevard? Well, buckle up, because the answer is both yes and no, and also a whole lot of numbers.
Tip: Don’t overthink — just keep reading.
The grand total: We're looking at some areas receiving over 30 inches of rain in 2023. That's more than double the average! San Francisco took the cake with a whopping 34 inches, enough to christen a fleet of Noah's Arks.
QuickTip: Focus more on the ‘how’ than the ‘what’.
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But wait, there's more! Not all of California got soaked equally. Some parts, like San Diego, played a slightly different game of rain roulette and ended up a little less damp.
So, Did it Rain Cats and Dogs?
Let's be honest, California isn't known for its downpours. 2023 was like that friend who always orders a salad but then steals half your fries. A pleasant surprise, for sure, but not quite a monsoon.
So, no, it probably didn't rain cats and dogs. Maybe more like kittens and poodles. But hey, it was enough to break the drought, fill the reservoirs, and give us a chance to dust off those raincoats (because let's be real, most Californians probably haven't seen theirs since the 90s).
Here's to hoping 2024 finds a happy medium between bone-dry and soaking wet. And maybe, just maybe, San Diego will finally get its turn in the rain barrel.
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