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Phoenix precipitation surplus builds this October
October 27, 2026
Phoenix area received 1.1 inches of precipitation through October 27, running 0.6 inches above the normal 0.55 inches by this date. This surplus follows a drier-than-normal 12-month period ending September 2026, when the county received 8.5 inches against a normal of 9.2 inches.
Upstream snowpack heavy but Skunk Creek still dry
October 27, 2026
Baker Butte SNOTEL and Workman Creek SNOTEL, in the headwaters 105–111 km upstream, recorded water-year precipitation running 1150–1288% of normal as of October 26, setting up an exceptionally wet water year ahead. Flow at Skunk Creek near Phoenix remains at zero discharge today, indicating the upper-basin moisture has not yet translated to significant downstream streamflow.
Desert blonde tarantulas on the move this fall
October 27, 2026
sightings reached 11 observations in the past 30 days with the most recent on 2026-10-22, concentrated in northern Phoenix suburbs and Cave Creek. October activity marks the start of their fall mating season, when males actively search for mates above ground.
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