Yes, it's supposed to rain in February
A trace of rain has moistened downtown Los Angeles. About one-tenth of an inch has been reported along the coast. You probably would get more wet from the misting jets in the produce section. By comparison, it's soggy in the foothills, where maybe a half-inch of rain has collected. Being Southern Californians, we are still surprised/shocked that it has rained, even in February, normally the wettest month of the year.
Speaking of which....the OC Register reports that February is proving to be drier than normal, with some forecasters warning of less rain than usual in the months ahead. So far this month, less than half an inch has fallen downtown, or about one-third the normal amount for the period, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Kittell. But, Kittell points out, rainfall in January totaled nearly 8 inches, or more than twice the normal amount for the month. That means this rainy season is still wetter than normal.
Today's storm should move out later today, and the forecast calls for dry weather until the middle of next week, when there is a slight chance of rain. Where's that umbrella?
-- Jesus Sanchez
Photo: Los Angeles Times
