@pb4000 @emaechler Does the droughts get worse and more frequent the past decades?
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In response to this post@stux @emaechler After looking at some data, I stand corrected on the severe drought. The main misconception I encounter a lot is that people don’t know that Southern California is actually a desert, so my knee jerk reaction is usually to emphasize that. Sorry about that!
As seen in the link below, while 2024 had good rainfall, recent decades have shown a decline in average rainfall overall, particularly in downtown LA where the data is from. Recent decades have in fact seen more droughts more often, so the answer to your question is yes.
Additionally, the other key factor is the Santa Ana winds that kick up every year. They’re strong, dry winds normally, but the gusts and speeds this year are unheard of. These two things combined are definitely painting a scary picture of the future.
https://www.laalmanac.com/weather/we13.php
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