The Great Philadelphia Snowpocalypse of... June 27th? Hold on a Sec...
Did you wake up this morning, bleary-eyed and craving a steaming cup of joe, only to be greeted by a blizzard outside your window? Did your brain immediately say "wait a minute, this is June!"? Well, fret not, fellow Philadelphians, because you're not dreaming (although that would explain the talking squirrels).
Yes, you read that right. Snow. In. June. Mother Nature seems to be having a bit of a mood swing, and we here in the City of Brotherly Love are getting the short end of the stick... well, the icy end, I suppose.
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But before you start prepping your snow fort and dusting off your sled (because, let's be honest, who actually owns one of those things?), let's delve into the real question: just how much of the white stuff did we actually get?
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| How Many Inches Of Snow Did Philadelphia Get Yesterday |
The Great Inch-quisition: How Much Snow Did We REALLY Get?
Now, depending on where you live in Philly, your answer might vary. Some folks out there might swear they woke up to a winter wonderland, while others might have just seen a few flurries kiss their window pane. The truth, like a rogue snowball, is somewhere in between.
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According to official weather reports, our fair city received a measly 1.6 inches of snow yesterday. That's hardly enough to build a snowman, let alone a snowball fight for the ages. But hey, at least we can say we had a snow day in June! Bonus points if you managed to convince your boss that working from a snow fort boosts creativity.
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However, if you ventured out to the suburbs, things got a bit more interesting. Montgomery County saw pockets with up to 5 inches, and Bucks County even had reports of over a foot in some areas! Looks like the snow gods were playing favorites this time around.
So, What Do We Do Now?
Well, first things first, ditch the parka. June weather is bound to return soon, so trade in those snow boots for your flip flops and get ready to sweat (because, let's be real, that's what Philly summers are all about).
Second, grab your camera! This is a weather event for the history books (or at least your embarrassing uncle's Facebook page). Snag a photo of yourself in shorts next to a snowman for ultimate social media cred.
Third, stock up on ice cream. Because what better way to celebrate a bizarre snow day in June than with a giant scoop of your favorite flavor?
How To FAQs: Because You Might Be Asking...
- How to convince my boss I actually need a snow shovel for my apartment balcony? Just show them this article (it basically proves anything is possible in Philly).
- How to explain to my out-of-town friends that it snowed in June? "Don't worry, it's a Philadelphia thing. You wouldn't understand." should do the trick.
- How to build a snowman in 1.6 inches of snow? It's more of a snow-dude situation, but hey, get creative!
- How to avoid rogue snowballs from overzealous children (or adults, we don't judge)? Wear a bright orange vest and a hard hat. Safety first, people!
- How to make the most of this weird weather event? Embrace the absurdity! This is a story you'll be telling for years to come.
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