Arizona Winter Rain And Snow Storm

12.13.2011 - It's going on the 28th hour of rain out here in the desert and already people are complaining. Rather than get grumpy because you can't sip your latte out in the sunshine, let's remember that we desperately need this rain! Here are just a few examples of what this fantastic storm is doing for the valley:

- It cleans off your patio and driveway marks
- You can turn off your irrigation systems for at least a month now
- Remember how you wanted to wash the dust storm residue off those second floor windows? Done!
- In March, while you are driving around the desert, take a look at the mountain sides. See all that marvelous color? That's the wildflowers thanking you for this big, needed drink.
- Tomorrow when the rain clears you will finally be able to breathe again. No more dusty air.
- Dust storm, schmust storm.
- Those rabbits and other ground critters that have been digging around your cactus and palms for the last several months finally can go back to their old watering hole.

Make some hot chocolate, pull out your plant catalogs, sit by the fire and enjoy this rare desert event.