March 2013 Pictures and February 2013 Data

February 2013 brought a rare event to Tucson, snow! See previous post for pictures. The month started out warm, but three winter storms moved through the area during the month bringing rain and snow to higher elevations. The last winter storm on February 21^st brought a trace amount of snow to lower elevations in the Tucson area, while higher elevations received up to 3 inches (76.2 mm).

Saguaro

Ocotillo

The month finished up colder than normal with the average temperature 4.8°F (2.50°C) below normal. Rainfall at the official location was close to normal at 0.07” (1.78 mm) below normal. At my house we were slightly above normal at 0.06” (1.52 mm). 

Prickly Pear