rainy day vs El Nino. I live in oregon, and with the exception of this year, starting Oct 2014- to who knows how long into the weather forecast- rain is part of the culture. We don't dress for the rain. It is a slow rain, for several days, maybe even a week long and folks make do without umbrellas, rubber boots, hats, little protection if any, and lots of brisk walking, few of us wear gear to repeal rain. If this was the rain forecast for 2016 to
Disneyland, then no problem. You can make due with your unpreparedness But El Nino is storm, a series of storms, sideways rain, wind, buckets, that when you return from the park and turn on the TV, you will seeing many areas flooded on roads, dips and intersections. Damage in the mountain. possible interstate closures.
In order to pack for El Nino, rain gear as opposed to those thin dollar store ponchos. Thick coats, thick athletic pant gear rain gear. sturdy rubber boots that have already been worn to avoid blisters. I get blisters in my rubber boots all the time when mucking mud in the harvest fields, it seldom storms here in Oregon, so no need to wear the thick boots, just jump the puddles to the store parking lot. good wool hats, wool keeps heat in, drys faster on your head. Towels to wipe off seats, all seats, every seat. Backpack or locker full of towels, socks, hats, mittens, gloves. If you can handle wet feet, then go with shoes with holes to drain water and not soak socks.
and don't be shocked if Disneyland has an employee El Nino safety plan and park closes. It is not a rain, but a coming storm
