To update everyone with the drought condition improvements we have seen in the Southwest due to the impressive rains last week, lets take a quick look at a few maps to show that progress….. The first map is that of conditions as of January 12th, 2009.  You can clearly see that most of California and [...]

A quick look at the rainfall figures for the calendar year 2009 shows rainfall well below our seasonal average. With the seasonal rainfall average of just over 5 inches for Palm Springs, 2009 departed with only 1.90 inches. Well below what we need. To help with the drought conditions in California, better news may be [...]

Looking at the graphs above you can clearly see the warmth we’ve had this autumn (I’ve highlighted the average high on each graph with a green line for clarity). With that said, a major change is on its way. A major shift in the pattern in the west will play out next weekend and into [...]