Bonk Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Friday's total was 2.28" here in Modjeska. Weather Underground forecast 3.15", while the NWS predicted 5.91". It looks like the brunt of this storm was the Santa Barbara area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Nice storm, but most places got lower rainfall totals than forecasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 The Santa Barbara area did quite well. I picked up around 6.05" (I had to empty my rain gauge so it would not overflow). This storm drenched the Cachuma watershed and put significant runoff into Cachuma. As of 8 am on 2/17/2017 Cachuma was at 18.2% of capacity and today 2/18/2017 at 8 am it was at 32.5%. The 24 hour rise is 27689 acre feet, nearly double from the lakes low last Fall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Dylan, on 18 Feb 2017 - 09:06 AM, said:Dylan, on 18 Feb 2017 - 09:06 AM, said:The Santa Barbara area did quite well. I picked up around 6.05" (I had to empty my rain gauge so it would not overflow). This storm drenched the Cachuma watershed and put significant runoff into Cachuma. As of 8 am on 2/17/2017 Cachuma was at 18.2% of capacity and today 2/18/2017 at 8 am it was at 32.5%. The 24 hour rise is 27689 acre feet, nearly double from the lakes low last Fall. That's great news; here's more feedback from NWS_LA yesterday: "Overall, Santa Barbara rainfall totals so far have varied from 3.5" up to just under 9 inches in the Santa Ynez Mtn Range. Ventura County received just over 8" in the mountains and coast and valleys varied from 2.5 to 5 inches with Ojai receiving up to 6.5". As for Los Angeles County. The rain did not pick up until this afternoon, but it certainly left a mark. As of 7 pm...The LA County Mtns have received over 5" while valleys were up to around 2.5 to 3". Coastal areas in LA county were around 1.5 to 2 inches for the most part. So far Downtown Los Angeles have received less than 2 inches, but it will continue to rain across LA County for several more hours. The record for rain at Downtown Los Angeles for today was 2.18" set in 1884. So a bit surprised based on rain totals that Downtown LA will likely come up short of the record." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2017/02/17/another-california-dam-grapples-with-flood-danger/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 Wet winter may help Colorado River push off problems, but it will not end the drought http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-colorado-river-20170217-story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Storm total: 2.37 Feb: 4.18 Rainyear: 19.41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Here's a good site that shows total rainfall to date and percentage of normal, as well as the annual averages, for all of California. http://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/awipsProducts/RNOWRKCLI.php Nice to see us above the annual averages most areas for a change, but it will take a lot more to end the drought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard mann Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 (.. cross-reference.) http://theweatherforums.com/index.php/topic/1445-mid-late-fall-early-winter-2016-colder-air-mass-movement-and-distribution-projections/?p=221340 Quote --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder98 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 I have now gotten 18.43" of rain this water year. The annual average is 13.53" (September 1st-Today) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder98 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 What a beautiful Sunday morning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 It is cloudy and cool today Saturday: 62/ 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Rain is not ready to give up yet as it's still raining very lightly this morning. Also, low clouds have extended far into the Coachella Valley this morning, which is not something we see very often here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 The rainfall total from the 16th thru 18th here added up to 6.2". This adds up to around 23.1" for the season. The season average is somewhere around 18.5". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Lake Cachuma has done quite well with the last big storm. All of the County of Santa Barbara is above average for the entire rainy season and it is not even March. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Weatherman Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 1.53" fell here in Orange from the strong storm on Friday. This storm underperformed somewhat for this area, since totals were expected to be 2-4". It was a significant storm, but the expected totals were too high. I picked up 1.94" back on January 12, and a hefty total of 3.70" from Jan 21-23, so this certainly wasn't the biggest storm of the season for my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Measured 0.09 from overnight showers/ still drizzle this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 We don't need this annoying May Gray in February. We either need rain or sunshine. Otherwise the clouds are useful for nothing.Remember plants need both sunshine and rain to grow, but not cloudy weather with occasional drizzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 We don't need this annoying May Gray in February. We either need rain or sunshine. Otherwise the clouds are useful for nothing. Remember plants need both sunshine and rain to grow, but not cloudy weather with occasional drizzle.We're all going to die someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDAC Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 One of the mildest winters I've seen for 25 years in the SW, and fairly wet too (Oct-June is our dry season). The California storm that was supposed to cloud us over half the long weekend went north, and today it's headed to the 60's and nothing but blue skies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 The clouds haven't interfered with spring tree blossoms; my neighbors tree 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 DesertDAC, on 20 Feb 2017 - 10:54 AM, said:One of the mildest winters I've seen for 25 years in the SW, and fairly wet too (Oct-June is our dry season). The California storm that was supposed to cloud us over half the long weekend went north, and today it's headed to the 60's and nothing but blue skies. Good to hear from New Mexico 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 The clouds haven't interfered with spring tree blossoms; my neighbors tree Most years they start middle of January. This year they did not start until early February. Also I've noticed that after a big storm, hills don't become green until after a few warm, sunny days. By May they are always brown already, which proves marine layer drizzle has no benefit whatsoever. Finally I have never seen jacarandas bloom in spring until after the first heat wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Mr Marine Layer, on 20 Feb 2017 - 11:54 AM, said:Most years they start middle of January. This year they did not start until early February. Also I've noticed that after a big storm, hills don't become green until after a few warm, sunny days. By May they are always brown already, which proves marine layer drizzle has no benefit whatsoever. Finally I have never seen jacarandas bloom in spring until after the first heat wave. Yes the evergreen Pear often begins to flower around Christmas. I took photos of acacia trees also flowering. Another 0.10 from overnight showers; all the action is in Central California. Perhaps another storm this weekend. 68/ 58 Feb: 4.37 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Today's high of 70 F in Fullerton Airport messes up their chances for a week or longer of below normal high temperatures. Otherwise another mostly cloudy, rainless day, but at least the low clouds were gone, which allowed warmer temperatures and a few more sun breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Weatherman Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Here in Orange, my season rain total (since July 1) to date is 19.09", and so far February has received 2.75" of rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan the Weatherman Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Most years they start middle of January. This year they did not start until early February. Also I've noticed that after a big storm, hills don't become green until after a few warm, sunny days. By May they are always brown already, which proves marine layer drizzle has no benefit whatsoever. Finally I have never seen jacarandas bloom in spring until after the first heat wave. Jacarandas are subtropical (being native to Argentina and Bolivia), which is probably one of the reasons why it requires warmer weather before they bloom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Dan the Weatherman, on 22 Feb 2017 - 02:47 AM, said:Jacarandas are subtropical (being native to Argentina and Bolivia), which is probably one of the reasons why it requires warmer weather before they bloom. What I haven't figured out about jacaranda trees is that they seem to flower first closest to the coast and then inland. I worked in the South Bay and would notice jacarandas blooming a week or two before than in my area which is around 20 miles inland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 First day that was not mostly cloudy in a long time. Sunset is almost one hour later than its earliest time now and as we approach the Spring Equinox (declination less than 10 degrees now) the rate at which it gets dark after sunset will continue to get faster, but not by very much. It gets dark fastest (relative to sunset time) at the Equinoxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 First minimum below 50° this month; strong winds last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hopefully all vestiges of the drought will be gone by the end of the rain year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 A reverse example of wind generated warmth; cold air mass today PASADENA N/A 57 32 38 N1 N/A SAN RAFAEL HILLS N/A 48 25 40 NW6G20 N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Still would need a few big storms in March to end the drought statewide. Otherwise today was a chilly, but sunny day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Well, the sunset is now one hour later than it was on December 4, when it bottomed out at 4:42 PM. Not the same difference for sunrise times, however. Back on December 4, sunrise was 6:40 AM. Today was only 15 minutes earlier. Also, the sun has been higher than 45 degrees at solar noon each day since February 18. Back on December 21, the maximum height was 32.94 degrees up. After the first attempt failed, stupid Kansen Chu is once again trying to do away with Daylight Saving Time in California. He just won't give up, like Jill Stein with her recounts after the election. This could mean sunrise of 4:40 AM in June and sunsets before 7 PM for most of the summer. However, they are also proposing different time change dates than the rest of the U.S., which would be really stupid, or year-round Daylight Saving. Either would require a change to federal law. Or maybe this guy is counting on Calexit really happening. Anyway, I'm looking forward to Daylight Saving Time starting March 12. This could be the last year we do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Coldest morning since late January. NWS_LA issued frost advisory for San Fernando valley. L: 45 Thursday: 62/ 48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonk Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Coldest morning since late January. NWS_LA issued frost advisory for San Fernando valley. Chilly indeed here in Modjeska - 31.4* this morning. 33* yesterday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Bonk, on 24 Feb 2017 - 7:12 PM, said:Chilly indeed here in Modjeska - 31.4* this morning. 33* yesterday morning. Nice to see that winter isn't over yet. It dipped below 50° around 9PM last night under calm/ clear conditions. L: 43 Friday: 64/ 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Looks like Monday's storm should be focused on San Diego, which would be good for them as they are still below 10 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happ Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Cold/ light showers w/ low snow levels [under 4000']. Saturday: 63/ 43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anti Marine Layer Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Pathetic storm here with most areas less than 0.10". I did see a very dim rainbow this morning, but it probably would not even show up in a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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