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The endless chatter of weather.

I like the sneaky storms that don't really register in the longer-term models and just keep looking better and better in the short term. Suddenly, the next 2-3 days might net better results than the last two systems that have brushed the state. Or maybe I'm just excited because there's finally a chance for a few inches of snow down to 5 or 6kft for the first time this season.

I cannot remember the last time an all day steady rain like this. I did a hood walk this morning in my long neglected rain jacket. Really nice.

@RedRoxx44
Yes, I see almost 3/4 of an inch of rain on Mount Hopkins today (no idea about snow on Wrightson as it has been in the high 30s on Hopkins for the rain), and well over an inch for 2026. Plus, about an inch of rain in several small storms between Christmas and Jan 1. At least in the Ritas, it's a much better winter than last year.

The forecast I saw called for up to 6 inches of snow at 9,000' in the Ritas, and a foot in the Catalinas. Wish I could see it. Oh, well.

https://forecast.weather.gov/product.ph ... suedby=TWC

a listing of the totals around SE Arizona. Pretty substantial.

1.5 inches of rain at my home in Payson.