The Great Portland Snowpocalypse of... July 10th? (Spoiler Alert: It Wasn't an Apocalypse)
Did you wake up this morning in Portland, Maine, expecting to shovel your driveway out of a blizzard? If so, you might need to check the calendar (it's definitely not December) or lay off the extra-strength maple syrup. Because let me tell you, the only thing Portland saw falling from the sky last night was some (maybe) rain.
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Where'd the Snow Rumor Come From?
This whole "snow in July" business might have stemmed from a case of mistaken identity. We all know Maine gets its fair share of the white stuff come winter, but apparently, someone forgot to tell Mother Nature that summer is here to stay (for now, at least).
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Maybe It Was a Fake News Flurry?
Now, before you go down a rabbit hole of weather conspiracy theories, rest assured. There wasn't some rogue weatherman out there predicting a polar vortex in July. A simple mix-up, a case of wishful thinking for winter sports enthusiasts, or maybe just a sleepy weather report is likely the culprit.
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Important Public Service Announcement: Please don't try building a snowman out of hail. It won't work, and you'll just end up looking like that friend who shows up to a pool party in a parka.
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So, What Did Fall From the Sky Last Night?
While Portland wasn't subject to a surprise snowfall, there might have been a sprinkle (or a drizzle, depending on who you ask) of rain. But hey, at least the fireflies have something to do a little rain dance to, right?
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Frequently Asked Snow-pertinent Questions (Because Apparently, Those Exist)
- How to prepare for a surprise July snowstorm in Maine? Easy! Stock up on sunscreen and swimsuits. That's all the winter weather Maine will throw at you in July.
- How to tell the difference between a snowflake and a rogue moth? If it tickles your nose instead of melts on your tongue, it's probably not snow.
- How to convince your friends you braved a snowstorm in July? Just tell them you went for a swim in the ocean – it'll be just as believable (and way more refreshing).
- How to channel your inner Elsa when there's no snow? Blast some "Let It Go" and rock out in your air conditioning. Problem solved.
- How to find out the actual weather forecast for Portland, Maine? Consult a reliable weather source (not your overenthusiastic neighbor who swears they saw a snowflake).
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