On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Weather Observations
Last week I wrote a post on snow with a photo showing where an avalanche had cut loose. Since that time a second avalanche has also released on the same hillside (see above). I suspect these did not make it all the way down to Medvejie Lake, but it would be interesting to see. Last … Read more
Weather: It started out clear with a high haze developing through morning and overcast by evening. The temperatures hit the mid-60s at least. It felt like a summer day. Birds: There was a small mixed group of shorebirds at the South end of the park today. Among them were a Pectoral Sandpiper, Western Sandpipers, a … Read more
Weather: Weather the last couple of days has been mostly cloudy with some rain. Wednesday it rained for much of the day and Thursday the rain started late morning but let up by evening. Birds: The ravens continue to regularly feed on the campus lawn. The Savannah Sparrows are still quite abundant. I hear Orange-crowned … Read more
Note the location where an avalanche started just below and left of the center of the photo. It has been such a cold spring, with the snow level regularly below 1000ft even into May, I had forgotten that winter did not start out this way. Even into late December, the snow level was regularly well … Read more
Weather: Despite the forecast for mostly cloudy with rain, skies were clear as morning broke. As the day went on, clouds developed over the mountains and some rain fell, but it remained mostly sunny. Flora: The stream violets are in full bloom across the street from the house.
Weather: Today’s weather reminded me of spring weather I typically associate with March and April. Chilly rain showers moved through with the sun breaking out for short periods of time. The snow level has been down around 2000ft still within the past couple of days, so I suspect the snow pack is still accumulating rather … Read more