January rain

Rain finally arrived in Sacramento last night. It was cold and wet and breezy for the commute home. This morning it was warmer with a few small showers dampening the ride to work. Puddles lined the streets, like this one …

Yesterday, I delivered two of our livestock guardian puppies to Jeanne McCormack, a fellow sheep rancher from Rio Vista.  We met in a parking lot in Dixon under cloudy skies, commiserating that it was not yet raining (the Weather Service had predi...

Finally some rain has fallen in the Sacramento Valley. This time of the year it’s only good news for rice farmers to see rain in the valley and snow in the higher elevations. During this unseasonably dry stretch, many growers and myself were abl...

The local National Weather Service forecast is here: Tonight: Rain. Low around 38. South southeast wind between 14 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday: Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind between...

January 19, 2012 - A winter storm warning above 5500 feet remains in effect until 4 am Friday. A winter storm watch above 6500 feet remains in effect from Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * Snow Accumulations: 6 to 12 inches above 5500 fe...

We have been fortunate to have some beautiful weather lately but the rain is approaching for a nice long visit.  We will all be looking for ways to help our kids burn their energy while staying dry! On my bi-weekly Fox40 segment this morning, I’ll be recommending the Top Indoor Playgrounds to let your kids...