Winter storms seem to be everywhere in the US this weekend. If we were having coffee, I would get you a steaming mug of coffee or tea and tell you about my week. But since I have to keep it short today, I am going to just show you a photo of my California winter.
I have always loved the song “California Dreamin'” by the Mamas & the Papas. As the lyrics suggest, what few leaves are left are brown, and the sky is gray.
The predictions for El Nino were certainly right on. California is getting much needed rain and snow in the entire state. I say, bring it on! To get out of the drought, we may need 365 more days of this weather.
I hope you are appreciating the weather where you are. For those experiencing extreme weather conditions, please stay safe.
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We’re just over the hill in Reno and are enjoying a few days of sunshine after what seems like non-stop storms since early November. El Nino has made the last few months feel a bit long. The snow on our back deck finally melted last week. As much as I appreciate the moisture, I’d prefer that it snow up at Tahoe and rain here, Just sayin’..
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Wow, we’re neighbors! Yes, let it snow in Tahoe!
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Pretty photo Terri. It doesn’t look much like winter but it probably does for California. I’m glad you all are getting that much needed moisture! It has snowed more here in the SW in the last two months than many years past, but it hasn’t snowed with lots of snow. I’m definitely ready for spring! LOL!
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I took the photo yesterday while walking my dog. I loved how the palms were blowing in the wind with what was left of the clouds. Now we have fog!
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I imagine you all have a lot of fog being so close to the Pacific Ocean.
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I’m actually 90 miles from the ocean. The Sacramento valley acts like a bowl of fog in the winter, especially after rain then sun!
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To me, 90 miles from the coast is still pretty darn close! LOL! You should take a picture with the fog in it for all of us to see.
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Seeing the weather news this morning on the blizzard makes me feel almost a little guilty about our beautiful, although chilly, day in north Texas. Not quite, but ALMOST. 😉
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Yes! It rained good for two days now we have cold and sunny, which now equals fog. Better than a blizzard.
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I love that song too, and your photo is beautiful. I love the contrast of dark and light 🙂
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Thank you, Judy!
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Here’s to drought relief!!
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California is getting needed moisture and the rest of the northwest water resources are being replenished. It is dry here and partly summy. Our weather has been strange all winter.
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After the storm in early January, we haven’t received much rain here down south. I’m glad it is raining and snowing up north since that’s what our state really needs but I’d like some more here… just not all at once. Enjoy your weather!
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Thanks, Janis! I’m sure el Nino has a lot more for so cal 🙂
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It’s a great song and it looks like you’re having a nice winter compared to some I’ve seen on the news. Summer here in Australia although while I’m riding the tram to work, you would think it was the beginning of winter with everyone in their dark, warm clothes. 21 and rainy and dreary but I don’t mind it like this.
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Lots of fog, but still snowing in our mountains, which is a really good thing. Hope you are enjoying your new home 🙂
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Thanks Terri, I am 😊
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Terri thanks for entering your Pin into the Pinterest Game, all the best – your good at winning.
Kathleen
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Thanks, Kathleen!
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Hi Terri, I always think of summer when I think of California especially the palm trees. I suppose there is more to California than L.A. In fact, there is an advert on TV atm advertising travel to discover California and it looks beautiful, the wineries, beaches look great. Thanks for sharing your coffee time with us at #overthemoon.
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Coldest winter here in over 35 years, so it’s freezing!!! However, nothing as bad as further north though.
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I feel for my friends on the East Coast and other snowed in areas, be safe!
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Thanks Terri. Yes, terrible for many people 😦
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Love that song by the Mamas and the Papas. So catchy.
Weather can be impressive and the reminder that we are on this planet by Mother Nature’s consent!
Enjoy the week.
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Oh, I like that! And you, too!
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