96 days since it has rained in Phoenix, Arizona

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The discussion revolves around the unusual weather patterns in various regions, particularly focusing on the lack of rain in Phoenix, Arizona, which has not seen precipitation for 96 days. Participants share their personal experiences with weather in different locations, including contrasting conditions such as snow and rain in other areas.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that Phoenix has not experienced rain for over three months, suggesting it may break the record of 101 days without rain.
  • Another participant humorously remarks on the desert nature of Phoenix, contrasting it with their own experience of excessive rain and mud.
  • A participant expresses concern about the impact of the lack of rain on outdoor activities due to fire hazards.
  • Several participants share their experiences of heavy rain and snow in other regions, highlighting the variability of weather across different locations.
  • There are playful exchanges about building an ark in response to the excessive rain reported by some participants.
  • One participant mentions extreme cold temperatures and the presence of snow and ice, contrasting sharply with the dry conditions in Phoenix.
  • A later post suggests that rain may be imminent in Phoenix, adding to the uncertainty of the ongoing weather situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the weather conditions, as there are multiple competing views regarding the severity and implications of the weather in their respective locations.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying assumptions about weather patterns, including the implications of prolonged dry spells and the effects of precipitation on outdoor activities.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals monitoring weather patterns, those living in or traveling to Arizona, and anyone curious about regional weather variations and their impacts.

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The record is something around 101 days and it looks like we will beat it...

Can you imagine? It hasn't rained for more than three months

Since October 18th, I believe.
 
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Isn't that why it's called a desert? :biggrin:

You can have my rain. The ground has been mud for probably 2 months now...I guess I'm thankful that it's unseasonably warm, so all this rain is not snow.
 
I'll tell you one thing, it's only going to take two drops and I'll pack up my equipment and call it a rain day. I've had to work every day I was scheduled to.
 
Jeez, I think it's rained about all but 3 days of the last two months here in Sonoma. It rained (I believe) for 27 consecutive days in Seattle. Northern part of the western seaboard has been getting drenched.
 
its a blizzard here right now. snow day! no school!

Oh, and i got my job in AZ for the summer, so I'm officially going to be there! it'd better rain though cause otherwise we don't get to hike as much because of fire hazards in the forest, and that'd totally blow.
 
Tsu must be the definition of an Oregon optimist: She looked out the window this morning and said, "oh wow, it's a beautiful day; there's just a bunch of fog and clouds in the way".

We're something close to 250% over normal. It has rained for forty days and forty nights, so I'm building an ark.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Tsu must be the definition of an Oregon optimist: She looked out the window this morning and said, "oh wow, it's a beautiful day; there's just a bunch of fog and clouds in the way".
We're something close to 250% over normal. It has rained for forty days and forty nights, so I'm building an ark.
:smile: Aren't you supposed to build the ark BEFORE the rain starts? :smile:
 
Does that mean I should start building?
 
I think it means we are all going to be gone soon :cry:
 
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Moonbear said:
:smile: Aren't you supposed to build the ark BEFORE the rain starts? :smile:

Yes, I'm a little slow to get around to these things, but the other night when I heard a fog horn down by the creek...
 
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when you start picking up the animals don't forget I'm the only male tribdog.
 
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It's a beautiful day outside just that I'm afreid of opening the front door becouse last I chaked it was -19°C.

PS It hasn't reind for the last 3 months. there's nothing but snow,snow and a lot of ice.
 
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Looks like it will start raining today.
 

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