The Great Philadelphia Snowpocalypse of... Wait, What?
Let's be honest, folks. Philadelphia and snow go together about as well as cheesesteaks and fancy forks. We're a city built on grit, brotherly love, and the unshakeable belief that winter is a hoax perpetrated by the Big Slushy Conspiracy.
So, you can imagine our surprise this morning when we stumbled out of bed expecting sunshine and birdsong, only to be greeted by... a dusting. Yes, a DUSTING.
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But Seriously, Folks, How Much Snow Did We Actually Get?
Okay, okay, enough with the dramatics. Here's the lowdown on the "snowstorm" that never quite stormed:
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- Official Report: The suits at the Philadelphia International Airport, those bastions of all things official, clocked in a measly 0.6 inches. That's about as exciting as watching paint dry (although, to be fair, watching high-quality paint with a nice sheen can be surprisingly mesmerizing).
- The Real Story: But here's the thing, Philly – weather is a fickle beast. While some of us were contemplating existential dread over the possibility of using an umbrella (the horror!), our suburban brethren were ankle-deep in the white stuff. We're talking 7-10.5 inches in parts of Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties.
So, depending on where you live, you either got:
- A "Where's my coffee?"-level sprinkling of snow.
- A legitimate "School's out, bitches!" snow day situation.
The Moral of the Story?
There is no moral, folks. This is Philadelphia. We defy expectations, even the expectations of a decent winter storm. But hey, at least we can all bond over the shared experience of being mildly inconvenienced by the weather (or, you know, completely snowed in, depending on your zip code).
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Fun Fact: Did you know that the most snow Philadelphia ever got in a single storm was 22.4 inches? That happened back in 1996. Now THAT's a snowpocalypse we can all reminisce about over a warm cup of cocoa (or a nice, refreshing cheesesteak smoothie, because, Philadelphia).
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How To FAQs: Philly Snow Edition
How to Survive a Philly Snowstorm (when it actually happens): Bundle up like a mummy, grab a shovel, and channel your inner Rocky Balboa.
QuickTip: Slow down if the pace feels too fast.
How to Celebrate a Lack of Snowstorm: Fire up the grill, crack open a cold one, and bask in the smug satisfaction of knowing you don't have to dig your car out.
How to Tell If It's Actually Snowing Outside: Look out the window. If you see something white falling from the sky, that's a good indicator.
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How to Convince Your Friends You Were Snowed In: Post dramatic videos of yourself struggling to open your front door (while secretly filming from inside your cozy apartment).
How to Prepare for the Next Non-Existent Snowstorm: Stock up on milk, bread, and enough memes to last a lifetime. You never know when the weather gods might decide to mess with us again.
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