Our Drought Returns. September 30 marks the end of the rain year. This year we’ve returned to drought conditions receiving only 8.72 inches of precipitation, far below the 22-year average of 18.80…
In the absence of rain and to our delight, “Fernwood Rain Report” contributor Eric Fitzgerald transfers his writing skills and love of astronomy into a celestial monthly feature, “Backyard Astronomer.” As a…
Southern California’s five-year drought has resumed despite last year’s brief respite. A much needed storm brought 2.92 inches of rain and sleet to kick off March. This storm spared us from suffering…
As is normal for mid-March, our rain has eased from a tempestuous January and February. We’ve only seen .07 inches of rain in the first two weeks of March. Our season total now stands…