Two weeks ago this column bemoaned the tardy arrival of northern Arizona's summer rains. I'm happy to report that near-daily rains since that post have defused the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Many fire restrictions have been lifted, and many …
Summer Rains
Grand Canyon's summer rains, also known as the "monsoon season", are forecast to begin this week, courtesy of the westward drifting remnants of Hurricane Emily. This seasonal deluge is created by moist air rotating upward from the Gulf of …