2013 ended up being the driest year we have experienced in Washington State, although, neither one of us would call it a dry year (after living so long in Phoenix, how could you?). Watching the weather portion of the news last night, they reported that Seattle received 5" under our normal for the entire year. However, since 2012 was the 7th wettest year on record, we figure we are still at average, or above average -- generally speaking. Lucky for us, everything is still green and lush. Jared thinks we'll "pay" for the dry year, but Kristina thinks we already have. :)
December followed suit for us in Woodinville. Our rain total was 3.39" when the reported average was 5.43". However, this did not keep the fireworks from going off last night. As is typical for the area of Woodinville that we live in, fireworks were going off until the early morning hours and the fireworks didn't seem to cause any problems with fire in the area -- a testament of how it is still pretty wet around here.
Good-bye 2013 and Welcome 2014!
