The Great Chicago Sponge Bath: A Meteorological Whodunnit (But Mostly Just How Much Rain Did It Actually Rain?)
Ah, Chicago. The Windy City. City of Broad Shoulders. And apparently, the city that decided to take a long, luxurious bath...in the sky. Yes, folks, yesterday was a bit of a washout. But fear not, fellow weather warriors, we're here to crack the case: just how much rain did this rogue downpour unleash upon our fair city?
Did it Rain Cats and Dogs?
Well, not literally (although with all that splashing, maybe a few squirrels got startled out of the trees). But it definitely rained...a lot. We're talking umbrellas turned inside-out, rain boots overflowing, and puddles so deep you could've sworn you saw a catfish doing the backstroke.
Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty (With a Rain Gauge)
But enough with the dramatics, let's get to the science! Because apparently, unlike some politicians, rain clouds leave behind measurable evidence – rainfall totals! Now, since I can't exactly peer into the weatherman's secret rain vault, I can't give you an exact number (although, if you have a handy dandy rain gauge at home, feel free to share your findings in the comments! We can create a citizen science rain report!).
However, based on the reports trickling in (much like the rain yesterday), it seems like we're looking at somewhere in the ballpark of "enough to fill a kiddie pool...and maybe a wading pool too" kind of rain.
The Official Verdict: It Rained. A Lot.
So, there you have it folks. Chicago got a good soaking yesterday. But hey, at least the flowers are happy! And who knows, maybe all this rain will finally wash away that mysterious smell that always seems to linger on the El tracks. Here's to hoping for some sunshine (and maybe a little less rain) today!
