Phoenix experienced a historic Easter Sunday as it set a new daily rainfall record of 0.28 inches, surpassing the previous record of 0.27 inches set in 1949. This was the first measurable rainfall on Easter Sunday in the city since 1999, with the record for any Easter being 1.19 inches on March 26, 1989. The unusual weather, which included snow, rain, wind, and cooler temperatures, was tracked across the state by meteorologists. The National Weather Service confirmed the new record, noting the significance of the event given the rarity of Easter rainfall in Phoenix.
The spring storm that brought rare Easter Sunday rain to metro Phoenix continued to impact the region a day later. https://t.co/nqWv6pwf11
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With showers expected through Sunday, when is the last time Phoenix had a rainy Easter? https://t.co/V63XC31d81
The city of Phoenix set a new daily rainfall record of 0.28 inches on Easter Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. https://t.co/NJN39Yu4Rt
As of 11:40 AM MST, Phoenix has set a new daily rainfall record of 0.28". This breaks the previous record of 0.27" set way back in 1949. Additionally, this is the first measurable rainfall on Easter Sunday since 1999. The record for any Easter was 1.19" on March 26, 1989. #azwx https://t.co/FhGoP0NAit
"With showers expected through Sunday, when is the last time Phoenix had a rainy Easter?" (via @azcentral) https://t.co/VvJUqKEqvJ
FIRST ALERT: Holly is tracking rain, snow and cooler temperatures across the state for this Easter Sunday. #azwx #azfamily https://t.co/rOCeHquF2I
First Alert Sunday: I'm tracking snow, rain, wind and cooler temperatures for Easter! Join us live on GMAZ until 10 a.m. @azfamily https://t.co/yM2WrEpncm