I've read this, and this but I'm looking for something more casual and maybe a low top shoe that I can wear to/from and at work or school. [more inside]
posted by handabear on Oct 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Why did my Subaru outback lose power steering on this rainy night? [more inside]
posted by special-k on Oct 13, 2009 - 15 answers

Questions about bike gear for the rainy season. [more inside]
posted by rabbitrabbit on Sep 21, 2009 - 14 answers

Possibly going to move and work as a caretaker of a small farm-sanctuary in upstate NY. The problem? It's on a windy, steep dirt road and my car is less than good. Help! [more inside]
posted by firei on Sep 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Can I get notification of amount of rainfall? [more inside]
posted by underwater on Aug 8, 2009 - 2 answers

What should I cook in my small kitchen for a rainy barbecue? [more inside]
posted by emilyw on Jul 30, 2009 - 22 answers

Ok I'm convinced, I want an "eVent" waterproof jacket. The problem is I want to try it on (hopefully in New York City or surrounding area) and eVent is a terrible name to Google. [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Jul 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking for alternative Independence Day activities in New England... [more inside]
posted by zachxman on Jul 2, 2009 - 10 answers

Challenge: find me that movie/tv movie for children. I remember this one from my childhood, but don't remember the title. Can you help? It rains every day except once a year. All of these children are in school and looking forward to the sun coming out. One little girl is locked in a closet by some mean bullies and misses the sun coming out. She misses the grass growing, the flowers blooming, and all the frolicking. The end is her running through the flowers/rain after she got out somehow. Anyone remember this? Probably late 70s or early 80s.
posted by heather-b on Jun 30, 2009 - 16 answers

What boots can I wear that will keep my feet dry and look good with business clothes? [more inside]
posted by kevin-o on Jun 9, 2009 - 9 answers

Bike Filter: I'm looking for a cro-moly steel frame and fork that can handle disc breaks and enough clearance for fenders and has track drop outs with a road bike geometry. [more inside]
posted by wcfields on May 31, 2009 - 12 answers

How do fellow Pacific Northwesters deal with rain-induced depression? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on May 9, 2009 - 34 answers

Laptop rain cover/bag... does such a thing exist? [more inside]
posted by asterisk on Apr 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Please teach me how to get into a car, in the rain, with an umbrella, without soaking myself. [more inside]
posted by subbes on Apr 3, 2009 - 14 answers

Rainwater collection, on the cheap, in a rental? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Feb 8, 2009 - 15 answers

Tomorrow afternoon, I'm driving south on Hwy 1/Big Sur Coast Highway from Monterey to Lucia. I've never driven this road before, and I'll be alone. Thing is, it's supposed to rain hard tomorrow and apparently Big Sur Highway + lotsa rain = rock & mud slides. Unfortunately, dodging mudslides while driving along rainy cliffs aren't exactly skills I've developed living in pancake-flat Houston. Does it really get that treacherous? Should I postpone this trip for a less rainy season? If not, what are you supposed to do if you see a bunch of mud and rocks tumbling towards you and your rental car? [more inside]
posted by yeoja on Feb 5, 2009 - 18 answers

TV Movie ID: A sci-fi-ish TV movie from the 1980s which mostly featured children living on a planet where it never stopped raining. [more inside]
posted by DavidNYC on Jan 1, 2009 - 11 answers

Protecting your bike from snow and rain? [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Nov 30, 2008 - 9 answers

Should we go to St. Lucia for our honeymoon next week, or hold out for better weather? [more inside]
posted by anomie on Oct 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Anyone have any good DYI ideas on how to keep your bag dry in the rain while biking? Some kind of plastic cover with elastic? [more inside]
posted by amedia on Sep 15, 2008 - 11 answers

My landlord refuses to install rain gutters and so every time it rains we have to jump over a deep puddle that forms by our front steps. What can I put there temporarily that will keep us from stepping into the puddle? I'm thinking bricks of some kind but is there a better solution? The puddle is usually about four to six inches deep and a few feet around.
posted by ranunculus on Aug 26, 2008 - 15 answers

I need to find the best gear for riding my scooter in the rain. [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Aug 22, 2008 - 12 answers

What's the best way to stay dry while camping? [more inside]
posted by canine epigram on Aug 15, 2008 - 32 answers

Does anyone make rubber, lined raincoats with latch fasteners any longer? [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Aug 13, 2008 - 9 answers

Need advice on drying out car seats quickly. [more inside]
posted by goethean on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

There is a name for a cloud formation that is dropping rain in a vertical "funnel" similar to this photo. The word might be Native American or Arabic, might start with a "Y" and I'm going insane trying to remember it.
posted by atomicmedia on Jul 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Awesome but slightly rambunctious 8th grade class going on a school trip to the country. Rain is possible. Possibility of ultra-rare recreational computer access is likely to be a highly compelling reward for good behavior. The kids speak German. With all of these givens, what non-crack-like game should I install on the beater iBook G3 12" running 10.4 that I'm sending the teacher off with? [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Jun 25, 2008 - 8 answers

Home Drainage Filter: What can I do about a corner of my yard that develops standing water for ~36 hours after a good rain? [more inside]
posted by hecho de la basura on Apr 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Old Movie Filter: This is the question I joined MeFi to ask. I remember seeing a movie, on actual reels, when I was about seven at school. It has haunted me for the last twenty-two years. [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead on Mar 18, 2008 - 17 answers

I want to Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain. Or more accurately, make a CD mix of rain songs. [more inside]
posted by dawson on Feb 1, 2008 - 61 answers

Should I be scared of these 3 big storms about to slam into San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by mto on Jan 2, 2008 - 42 answers

We are considering a one week trip to northern Spain including at least 2 days hiking and photographing in the Picos de Europa region. One of us is an expert hiker and the other is a beginner. However, the concern is about the weather. The plan is to go late April/early May however, we do not fancy hiking in the rain. Is this timeframe a bad idea?
posted by artemis on Jan 1, 2008 - 2 answers

Our little dog refuses to walk outside when it is raining. This is problematic when it's potty time. [more inside]
posted by gnutron on Dec 18, 2007 - 11 answers

What to do in St. John or St. Thomas in the rain? [more inside]
posted by crookedneighbor on Nov 21, 2007 - 7 answers

I've been messin' where I shouldn't have been messin'. Where can I get (rain) boots made for walkin'? [more inside]
posted by raztaj on Nov 9, 2007 - 10 answers

Several years ago I listened to a radio show which mentioned that there was this chemist who invented a perfume that had the smell of earth after rain. I need to find out this guy's name. [more inside]
posted by Karcy on Oct 26, 2007 - 11 answers

Is there any hope for a couch that sat in the rain overnight? [more inside]
posted by youngergirl44 on Oct 1, 2007 - 8 answers

Why does my DSL blink on and off when in bad weather? How can I fix it? It's not as straightforward as it seems... [more inside]
posted by needs more cowbell on Aug 9, 2007 - 7 answers

Can you play the tuba in heavy rain? [more inside]
posted by meech on Jul 22, 2007 - 9 answers

Weather experts: What's happening to cause the bizarre UK weather these past four weeks? [more inside]
posted by wackybrit on Jul 20, 2007 - 8 answers

Where is the closest place to Southern California that it's likely to be raining or have some good thunderstorms? I'm willing to drive several hours. This rain needs to happen around the middle/end of August. [more inside]
posted by cheeken on Jul 18, 2007 - 15 answers

I have a gas range that was left in the rain for a short time (about a 10 minute, moderate rain). Will it still work? [more inside]
posted by kingtaj on Jul 17, 2007 - 9 answers

How can my push-bike stay healthy if stored outdoors? [more inside]
posted by ajp on Jun 24, 2007 - 4 answers

How long should Rain-X last? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Jun 9, 2007 - 10 answers

Poetry question: Can anyone identify a poem that says something like "it's not raining rain today"? I don't think it's the same as the lyrics to this song. [more inside]
posted by miss tea on May 19, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm on vacation in China - there's only one problem: I Hate Rain. Can you help me plan a new itinerary with as little rain as possible? Also, which online weather sites are reliable? [more inside]
posted by matkline on May 15, 2007 - 6 answers

Where I grew up in a suburb of LA, a coppery/iron-like smell, reminiscent of pennies or blood, would always waft unpleasantly through the air after it rained. I could never locate its source. Has anyone else had this experience, and what causes this?
posted by shivohum on Apr 6, 2007 - 18 answers

Pantheon Filter: I need an authoritative answer to this question. Is it true that if you get a ton of people inside the Pantheon in Greece, "air pressure" will keep rain from falling through the occulus? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Mar 31, 2007 - 31 answers

My girlfriend and I are having a great time in Whistler, BC at the moment and are anticipating a great week in Vancouver, starting tomorrow. It is, however, raining. Quite a bit. [more inside]
posted by dflock on Mar 24, 2007 - 15 answers

Why is it that when it starts to rain, some blocks of concrete sidewalk are completely soaked, while others appear to be completely dry? [more inside]
posted by Paul KC on Jan 12, 2007 - 7 answers