Fernwood Rain Report – October 4, 2018

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…

The Fall Equinox

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…

California’s Drought Resumes

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…

Fernwood Rain Report – March 24, 2017

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…