Sacramento Rainfall Totals Year To Date

Alright, folks, let's talk rain. Not the kind that makes you sing "Singin' in the Rain" or dance like Gene Kelly, but the kind that's been tapping its fingers on Sacramento's roof since January. You know, the one that's been keeping our lawns green and our umbrellas busy.

So, How Much Rain Have We Had?

Well, let's dive into the numbers, shall we? As of right now, Sacramento's rainfall total for the year is sitting pretty at around 14 inches. That's like having a really tall friend who's been standing in your backyard, pouring water over their head since January. I mean, imagine that for a second - a 14-inch-tall watering can, just dumping rain on us all year!

Now, I know what you're thinking, "That's not so bad, right?" Well, let me put it into perspective. In a normal year, Sacramento gets about 17 inches of rain. So, we're a bit behind, but not by much. It's like we're in a rain race, and we're in second place, but the leader is only a few inches ahead. We can catch up!

Remember the Rainy Days of Yore

You might remember back in 2017, we had a whopping 24 inches of rain. That was like our tall friend was standing in our backyard with a fire hydrant attached to their head! Those were the days, huh? But let's not get too nostalgic, we're doing just fine with our 14 inches this year.

And hey, let's not forget the snow. We've had about 15 inches of snow so far this year. That's like our friend decided to move to Tahoe and brought some of the snow with them. Not too shabby, huh?

What Does This Mean for Us?

Well, folks, this rain means our reservoirs are filling up. It's like we've been saving up for a rainy day, and now that day has come. Lake Shasta, our big ol' savings account, is sitting at about 70% capacity. Not bad, not bad at all.

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But remember, even though we're doing okay, we're not out of the woods yet. We still need more rain to really fill up our reservoirs. It's like we're saving up for a big vacation, and we've got enough for a weekend getaway, but we're hoping for enough for a month-long adventure.

So, let's keep our fingers crossed for more rain. After all, every drop counts. And who knows, maybe next year, we'll be the ones with the fire hydrant on our heads!

Stay dry, Sacramento. Until next time!