The Great Pennsylvania Snowmageddon of... Wait, What Month Is This?
Yes, folks, you read that right. Snow. In May. Apparently, Mother Nature decided Pennsylvania needed a little springtime switcheroo and dusted parts of the state with a surprise snowfall this past weekend. But fear not, fellow Pennsylvanians, because before you start stocking up on bread and milk (we've all been there), let's unpack this wintry situation with a healthy dose of humor.
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So, How Much Snow Did We Actually Get?
Because apparently, size does matter in the world of meteorology (sorry, not sorry meteorologists!), the amount of snow you experienced this weekend depended entirely on where you were chilling (or, more likely, shoveling) in the state.
The Big Winners (or Losers, Depending on Your Snow Preference): Some lucky (or unlucky) folks in the Lehigh Valley, Berks County, and parts of Montgomery and Bucks counties woke up to a winter wonderland with a whopping 13.7 inches of the white stuff in Center Valley, Lehigh County! That's almost a foot and a half, people!
The "Meh, Not That Bad" Crew: Across Philadelphia and most suburbs, things were a bit more manageable with a cool 3-5 inch snowfall. Enough for a snowball fight, but not enough to warrant a full-on snow day (although, let's be honest, we all secretly wished for one).
The Beach Bums: Down at the Jersey Shore and in southern Delaware? You probably just saw a light dusting or maybe even just some rain. Sorry to burst your mini-blizzard bubble.
The Plot Thickens: A Tale of Two Snowstorms
But wait, there's more! This whole snow situation gets even weirder. Apparently, there were actually two separate snowstorms that hit Pennsylvania this past week.
The "Quick and Dirty" Storm: This one zipped through on Tuesday, May 28th, and primarily dumped snow on areas north and west of Philadelphia, with some spots getting over a foot of snow!
The "Weekend Surprise" Storm: This is the one we've been talking about, the one that decided to grace us with its presence in the middle of May.
So, Pennsylvania, what did we learn this weekend? Well, besides the fact that Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor, we also learned that it's always a good idea to keep a shovel and some salt handy, no matter what time of year it is.
FAQ: How to Deal with the May Snow Blues
How to: Mentally adjust to the fact that it snowed in May?
Answer: Retail therapy. Treat yourself to some summery clothes to mentally fast-forward to warmer weather.
How to: Deal with leftover slush on your lawn that refuses to melt?
Answer: Channel your inner artist. Grab some food coloring and turn those puddles into a mini-rainbow garden.
How to: Explain this bizarre weather event to your out-of-state friends?
Answer: Just say, "Welcome to Pennsylvania, where anything is possible, even snow in May."
How to: Make the most of the unexpected snow?
Answer: Build a snowman in your swimsuit! Embrace the absurdity!
How to: Prepare for next year's May snowstorm?
Answer: Stock up on sunscreen and pool floats. Just kidding (maybe).
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