Does altair/ portola springs/ elevate area get more rain than the rest of Irvine??

Not sure if we have a meteorologist here, but my daily commute is through Irvine Blvd from West to East.
Quite often, and today as well, there is no rain/drizzling from the start, then it's pouring around altair/ portola springs/ elevate area, then when I reach Alton Pkwy, it's clear again.
Wondering is it my illusion? Why it's like that??

Well, it's raining in Spectrum area too.

chasingpowder said:

Not sure if we have a meteorologist here, but my daily commute is through Irvine Blvd from West to East.
Quite often, and today as well, there is no rain/drizzling from the start, then it's pouring around altair/ portola springs/ elevate area, then when I reach Alton Pkwy, it's clear again.
Wondering is it my illusion? Why it's like that??

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It could be completely random, but it could also have to do with the fact that the foothills are right there and creating a microclimate. I find it also often rains more/harder around Quail Hill, Turtle Rock & Ridge, University Park, and sometimes Woodbridge and Oak Creek closer to the 405 & University/Jeffrey exit. Maybe due to the hills and open space.

That's people crying over how high new home prices are in that part of Irvine.