Arizona Monsoon Season

Did you know that Arizona has a monsoon season?

Since we moved here in March, the only precipitation we’d seen prior to last week was a 10 minute mist that was light enough that one could still leisurely walk outside to check the mail or walk to the car without an umbrella.

The local news stations have been prepping viewers for weeks with what to expect from monsoon season and methods to stay as safe as possible. Every time these segments came on the news Jamie and I were all It’s rain, people! What’s the big deal?

Arizona Monsoon Season

When the dark clouds started rolling in a few days ago, all eyes were on the sky.

And it finally started raining (gasp). The grounds are so dry though that they can’t absorb the rain, so a 10 minute downpour is enough to turn the field behind our townhome into a small lake and completely flood the nearby streets. We’re starting to understand what the big deal is.

I’ve never loved rain so much though. The smell of that first rain was intoxicating. That first kick-up of dust created the most beautiful sky.

 

My morning runs have been breezy and cool. Our preacher even stopped his sermon yesterday when we all heard the sound of rain on the rooftop. The entire congregation collectively smiled and lightly cheered.

If my friends and family were out here in southern Arizona with me, I’d sure like to stay a while.

Arizona, you’re growing on me quickly. You’re pretty and I like you and I might just miss you when we peace out in seven weeks.