Normally, being classified as below average isn’t a good thing.
You don’t want to be known as a below average student, or a less-than-stellar employee. You don’t want to be labeled a subpar sports team (Mariners, anyone?) or a second-rate diner.
When it comes to weather, however, it isn’t so cut and dry. The below average temperatures Seattle had in March? Terrible. The below average rainfall we’ve experienced so far this month? Awesome.
While it hasn’t exactly been Palm Springs around here, April 2012 has certainly gotten off to a dry start. Through yesterday, only 0.31” of rain has fallen—one-third of the norm for the first nine days of the month. Compare that to the 2.24” that fell during April 1-9 of last year, and it’s quite apparent how being below average has its perks. (Not having to don a poncho every time you step outside, for starters.)
Fortunately, as mid-week approaches, we’ll remain subpar in the rainfall category—although a couple rounds of showers will try to make up for April’s “dismal” performance so far. The first batch of rain—due in tomorrow morning—won’t be anything particularly impressive, but most of the metro area can expect periods of on-and-off showers through the early afternoon. Later on, a Convergence Zone will likely enhance the rainfall in areas north of the city. High temperatures for Wednesday will level off a few degrees from the warmth of late, falling into the mid-50s.
More rain showers return for Thursday, before we dry out and warm up again, just in time for the weekend. Right now, it looks like we’ll sneak back into the lower 60s for both Saturday and Sunday, amidst partly to mostly sunny skies. Any rain will hold off until Monday at the least, making it another spectacular weekend across Puget Sound.
Ah, the joys of being below average.
