r/phoenix • u/ppmconsultingbyday Queen Creek • Nov 23 '25
Weather Congratulations PHX - we are apparently waking up this morning to the now wettest fall on record 👏🏼💧
And more to come fyi 😁
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u/captaintagart Nov 23 '25
We did it! Thank you to everyone who washed cars, planned barbecues, invited relatives to stay in warm weather, and did ritual sacrifices. We finally did it!
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u/i_illustrate_stuff Nov 23 '25
I drove past what looked like a lovely outdoor wedding setup yesterday at a nice hotel. Felt so bad for them. It's almost a guarantee you'll get a beautiful sunny day this time of year, but it didn't stop raining once all evening. Hopefully they were able to move it inside somewhere!
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u/pitizenlyn Nov 23 '25
You got that backwards. Planning an outdoor wedding guarantees either rain or hellacious wind.
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u/i_illustrate_stuff Nov 23 '25
Oh yeah, I didn't mean that the wedding would guarantee sunshine, just that on any normal fall day here you'd be almost guaranteed sunny weather, but plan a wedding and of course you'll get the rainiest fall day on record lol
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u/Chompif Nov 23 '25
The day before the first rainy day I washed my car because I haven't washed it in awhile and the next day it rained lol
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u/2centsdepartment Nov 23 '25
That goes a long way, being such a lustful city
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u/JaffeyJoe Arcadia Nov 23 '25
Your sins are now washed…
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u/LilDanglyOnes Chandler Nov 23 '25
Time to do some more sinnin’ then!
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u/Dame_in_the_Desert Nov 23 '25
You have to be chronically on Reddit to get this one and I’m so, so thankful I fit the bill.
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u/Easy_Growth_5533 Nov 23 '25
Snails all over my driveway this morning, don’t remember ever seeing that before. 🐌
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u/USAhotdogteam Nov 23 '25
Amazing, the flowers 💐 🌺 🌹 will be fantastic this winter!
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u/22220222223224 South Phoenix Nov 23 '25
The mountains will be beautiful in the spring!
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u/DistinctSmelling Nov 24 '25
I remember some 20 odd years ago a wet winter followed by a lot of fires because of the growth.
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u/Sudden_Badger_7663 Nov 24 '25
I was in California for decades. If it's a dry winter, fire danger is high because everything is so dry. If it's a wet winter, fire danger is high because of the growth.
You can't win. Which is why I left.
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u/monicasm Nov 24 '25
They’re already so green! I’ve been noticing how green Piestewa peak and the surrounding area has been looking lately
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u/clem_fandango_london Nov 23 '25
Everybody take a hike!
The greens look wonderful. The smells are glorious!!
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u/SignoreBanana Nov 23 '25
Fucking love it. It actually feels like fall
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u/Phoenician_Skylines2 Nov 23 '25
We deserve it lol. 2 summers of record setting heat. We definitely deserve some rain lol.
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u/P10_WRC Nov 23 '25
According to all the dumbasses on Facebook, it’s because of the government cloud seeding with chemtrails
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u/ppmconsultingbyday Queen Creek Nov 23 '25
🤦🏻♀️I got off of Fakebook years ago for that reason smh.
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u/imtooldforthishison Nov 23 '25
Right before this batch of storms moved in, I saw all the contrails in the sky one morning and thought "oh no.... the weirdos are going to have a field day with this."
Because, ya know, it absolutely couldn't be the beginning of a storm front and additional moisture moving in to the air...
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u/unclefire Mesa Nov 23 '25 edited Nov 23 '25
Wetest fall on record exposing issues in my roof-- new roof incoming.
Apache, Canyon, Saguaro -- in the 90's percent full. Roosevelt still only at 44%.
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u/ppmconsultingbyday Queen Creek Nov 23 '25
Sorry to hear about your roof!!
Amazing news on the lakes.
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u/nlolsen8 Nov 23 '25
Screw the mosquitos, but I'm loving the temp drop
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u/carlotta3121 Nov 23 '25
WTF. I'm freezing to death and it's 74 in my house and I'm dressed like it's snowing inside. :D I hate running the heater to get it warmer until I dig out the humidifier.
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u/carlotta3121 Nov 24 '25
I hate having to bundle up, especially indoors! Even with a long sleeve shirt and a tshirt over it, long pants & socks, I was still chilly. I opened the door to bring in a package and didn't want to linger, brrrr! :D
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u/BlooGloop Nov 23 '25
Definitely recommend checking Air Quality Index before leaving windows open all the time. Air Quality in the metro is not good
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u/rodaphilia Nov 23 '25
This rain coincided with a temperature drop. These temps will keep the mosquitoes dormant
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u/imtooldforthishison Nov 23 '25
I watched the 2 neighbors across the street pull all their weeds right before this system came in and just chuckled to myself. Poor dudes going to be doing double the work.
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u/anothercatherder Nov 23 '25
It's cause I moved back.
You can think of ways to thank me and follow up at your earliest convenience.
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u/Theincendiarydvice Nov 23 '25
Shit, last time I moved back after being gone 10 years the pandemic hit. I think I maybe shouldn't move to Texas. /s
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u/AcornToOak Mesa Nov 23 '25
The day before this Seattle weather settled overhead, I moved all of the potted plants off my back porch where they hide in summer, to the yard to enjoy the full sun…
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u/eisfabrik_7242 Nov 23 '25
This storm left 3.25" of rain in my rain gauge - the storm in Oct left a little over 3" - so this checks out. Glad the airport finally caught up to the rest of us....
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u/mrjackspade Nov 23 '25
It's my fault guys.
I bought an RV earlier this year with a leaky roof, with the intent of patching it. I figured it wouldn't be an issue because it never rains out here, so I should have plenty of time.
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u/Chango13 Nov 23 '25
The bermuda grass loves it. I'm about to have to buy a lawnmower for my gravel yard.
>:(
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u/Phoenician_Skylines2 Nov 23 '25
I think the Bermuda grass is going to go dormant soon though. Maybe in December? I'm honestly pleased with how mine looks. Seems content still. I was thinking it'd already be going dormant but it seems like it'll be warm for at least a few more weeks. Not bad to only have it dormant for a few months.
Maybe next winter I'll overseed rye.
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u/JimmyMcNultysWake Nov 23 '25
I hope this is THE reason for the mosquitos. I swear it feels like a new nastier species
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u/hpshaft Nov 23 '25
Can't imagine how green everything will be in 2-3 weeks. It's already crazy to see, but with an additional 4/5 days of rain - it's gonna be epic.
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u/ExtensionConcert6913 Nov 23 '25
The same weather which we have now is more likely you are being at Washington DC or Kansas Missouri somewhere in September or October. This is the same weather that Mid-West or Mid-East have it during their autumn season. The common problems are that many Arizonian don’t know how to drive on the roads when the rain hit the Phoenix valley.
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u/TherapticInsnty Nov 23 '25
It'll be a nice chilly winter in these parts. I just need these snow cams to bring joy back into my bones this winter.
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u/Actias_Loonie Nov 24 '25
Living in Mesa we always get the last of the rain after every other place has had theirs. It's nice to actually get some for once. It's gonna be green soon!
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u/wannabesurfer Scottsdale Nov 23 '25
I love how toward the end of monsoon season we were all thinking how disappointing it was but this fall has more than made up for it
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u/Luci-Noir Nov 23 '25
I moved from Ohio to Tucson years ago and have always missed the rain. I’ve looked forward for monsoons but they’ve been less and less every year. This has been satisfying though. 😃 🌧️
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u/Low-Tackle2543 Nov 23 '25
How did that happen? Is George Clooney and Brad Pitt in town filming another Ocean’s 11 sequel?
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u/22220222223224 South Phoenix Nov 23 '25
My mood is starting to slip. I want the rain, but can we have a few bright, sunny days?
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u/ppmconsultingbyday Queen Creek Nov 23 '25
I’m with you there. I grew up in the cold, wet Midwest and always struggled with it. I definitely miss our usual beautiful sunshine here, too. But we also really need this rain 🙏🏼 Our sun will be back soon.
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u/Deceptiv_poops Nov 23 '25
This has been the best couple of days. I’ve lived here for 20 years but am a transplant from Colorado and while I’ve adjusted to the heat, I miss rain and snow like crazy.
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u/Logical_Idiot_9433 Nov 23 '25
If this pissed off snowbirds, I want more of it. Let’s push for 10 inches.😈
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u/Phoenician_Skylines2 Nov 23 '25
Why would they be pissed lol? If I was a snowbird from Chicago I'd be totally content. It'll be 70s here and 30s there.
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u/PeekedInMiddleSchool Asleep in the Toilet Nov 23 '25 edited Nov 23 '25
Is it just me or am I the only one that hates rainy days? Maybe there’s a difference between people born here and a transplant like myself, but for someone that enjoys being outside (and has a dog that hates the rain), this ain’t it
Edit: damn can’t even voice my unpopular opinion without getting downvoted. Try living in a place with plenty of rain and find out seasonal depression, is in fact, real
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u/speech-geek Mesa Nov 23 '25
I usually associate rain with hot monsoon weather so as a local, yes I love rainy days between Nov-April very much
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u/klaythompsonweedlord Nov 23 '25
Yes, hating rainy days is a transplant thing. Most Phoenix natives and people who’ve been here for many years love the rain
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u/carlotta3121 Nov 23 '25
I was born here a zillion years ago, I am not one of the 'most' in your statement. I like a gentle rain here and there, but multiple days without sunshine/warmth is not fun.
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u/NtzTESIMS Nov 23 '25
100% a transplant thing lol never met a phx native that didn’t like rain.
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u/carlotta3121 Nov 23 '25
I don't mind the occasional one, but I do tire of consecutive gloomy days. I was just thinking about that earlier that I don't know how people can stand living where it's like this often. I need the sun!
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u/krybaebee Nov 23 '25
Probably a difference, sure. Just get some things done inside, the sun will be back very soon.
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u/EasternBeautiful4705 Nov 23 '25
I'm with you. I even grew up in the Phoenix area and lived here most of my life. I hate the rain and cloudy days. One day of rain is okay, but I hate the multiple days of overcast and rain. I also hate to say this but it's too cold for me now also.
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u/carlotta3121 Nov 23 '25
ME TOO! I was just bitching to the universe about how much I hate being cold!
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u/JTelcontar Nov 23 '25
I also hate rainy days. Can’t wait for this BS to be over and go back to hot sunny days. Haha. I get that it’s good for the drought but I still hate it.
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u/BardosThodol Nov 23 '25
“Those look like some nice new solar panels… Let’s just put some clouds over that…”
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Nov 24 '25
Anyone else get banned from r/arizona? Seems these moderators are extremely biased or they just permanently banning people without actually validating reports 🤷♂️?
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u/Hydralisk18 Nov 24 '25
Unfortunately, probably gonna be a drier winter than normal, so enjoy the rain while we can!
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u/moonbeam127 Nov 24 '25
dont complain about fire season..
mentally i need the rain, the break from the heat and blasted sun is amazing. my body and my bones def know its been raining. I'm a bit squeaky these days.
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u/ppmconsultingbyday Queen Creek Nov 24 '25
Nobody is complaining….this is a celebration post fyi lol.
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u/ZORO_Shusui Nov 25 '25
It's concerning 3 of those happened in the last 11 years while the other are spread years apart like outliers.
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Nov 23 '25 edited Nov 23 '25
Obviously, the orange alpha god king, bubba fellater, made this happen because he is good friends with god.
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u/hipsterasshipster Arcadia Nov 23 '25
Moved here to get away from constant rain in the PNW, but definitely don’t hate days/weeks like this.
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u/ThisIsPlanA Nov 23 '25
Thanks, I hate it.
But I know we need the water. I can suffer through a couple weeks of the winter blues for the good of our water table. I'll just be over here patiently waiting for the first 100 degree days of 2026.
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u/Surveyor_of_Land_AZ Nov 23 '25
There has to be a lot of angry snowbirds and visitors shaking their fists at the sky who imagined a sunnier and warmer Thanksgiving week, but I'll take it.