Rain’s Hefty Reign

Mostly-overcast on California’s north coast this early Thursday, though, on occasion a sharp-crack of bright sunshine floods the senses, drops a surreal shot of color, then disappears way-too quickly back into gray-gloom. Just the rainy season… And supposedly a good one, especially along the shoreline here, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor‘s weekly update, there’s…

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Rain

Heavy, relentless rain this early Sunday on California’s north coast — strong downpours all morning especially right before first light, in less than an hour we reportedly collected nearly three-quarters-of-an-inch of rain, a shitload in a hurry. According to the NWS/FAA weather-thingy, we experienced a power-in, power-out for about 90 minutes, and seemingly with normal…

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Cold Rain

Rain and cold this late Tuesday afternoon on California’s north coast — after earlier appearing to be disappearing, our current storm system made a chilled, wet re-appearance a little while ago, popping moisture pellets off the back patio. And quick-snap, winter’s first inhospitable tickle. Just rain so far in my neck of the shoreline, but…

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Rain Shaker

Mostly-clear skies and bright sunshine this Monday on California’s north coast, with the last of our latest rainstorm leaving the area earlier this morning — although there’s still a ‘slight chance’ of precipitation today, the look outside doesn’t reflect it. And it’s warm, too. Beyond rain was a 4.3 earthquake yesterday about 90 miles southwest of…

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Wet and Gusty

Anticipation this early Sunday on California’s north coast, awaiting another river-round of rain heading our way — winds sound on the increase, indicating the first pellets aren’t too far away. A supposedly potent storm, with wind a major factor this morning — a High Wind Hazard has been issued through tomorrow, wind gusts up to maybe…

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