Local Fireworks All Natural

As predicted, a few thunderstorms rolled through Tahoma last night. The lightning started around 2am, with multiple bolts cracking across the peaks above Highway 89 and the West Shore. Billowing clouds could be seen in the flashing light as the fireworks continued. It seemed the cells of thunder clouds were hovering right over Ellis Peak above Blackwood Canyon campground. All the local campers were getting a bit of Tahoe summer fun! With a few sprinkles to start things off, those in the know covered up their belongings and got ready for a few showers.
And the showers began, about 4am. The heavy rains began. The activity heavy at times, followed by lulls of light rain, dumped maybe 1/2 inch of rain, enough to get the streets wet, the ground soaked, and puddles in the low spots. More today, and maybe tonight.
Ah, summer in the Sierra.

News Flash
The Mayor and the Deputy Mayor were witnesses to an unusual event in downtown Tahoma this morning. We saw a young woman, fully clothed, crawl into a mail box in the post office and disappear! True story. Shortly thereafter, she emerged from the front door with a big smile. What's going on here? Magic? A game of sorts? Who was the "mystery woman"? Apparently, she's a well known local. More investigation is warranted here.