Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-04
COPIOUS SHOWERS.
Rain General Throughout
California.
Considerable Wind i'm Some
Sections.
Heavy Shows Reported in the Noun
tain Regions.
Vessels Unable to Pass the Golden Gate.
A Cyclone Center in Oregon.
More Rain Today.
Associated Press Dispatches.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 3.-The rain
which began last night continued today
at many points in California, north of
Los Angeles, with prospect of becoming
general throughout the state. Rain is
generally welcome at the present time,
and little or no regret is expected to re-
suit from its continuance The fall in
this city was unusually heavy before
daybreak this morning; rain continued
at intervals during the day. The harbor
was so rough that several vessels des-
tined for sea today, were unable to
cross, and were obliged to return to their
moorings. Snow has fallen in the Sierra
Nevada mountains ranging from four
inches at Truckee, to foot in depth at
Cisco, and at noon was still falling.
A Special Bulletin.
The signal service issuedthe following
bulletin at 6 o'clock this evening: The
barometer has fallen in all districts, es-
pecially in. Northern California and
Western Nevada. 1t is highest in
Southern California and Southern Ari-
zona, and lowest in Western Oregon.
The cyclone of yesterday is mov-
ing slowly southeastward, and is
now central on the southwest
coast OF Oregon, accompanied bv
dangerous gales and heavy rains.
The progress of the cyclonic center ia
very slow, which will of necessity pro-
long the period of rain and high winds.
From the present indications the direc-
tion OF the path of the progressive
movement, will be east southeast across
Southern Oregon and Northern Califor-
MIA. The temperature has risen slightly
in Oregon and Northwestern California
elsewhere it has fallen, especially in
Western Nevada. Rain has fallen
throughout the Pacific coast.
Over the State.
The following reports of the rainfall
have been received from various points
in California;
Pasadena-Rain has been falling all
day, and still no signs OF clearing. Crops
and orchards vii, 20 sleAlfy benefited.
San Rafael-The most severe storm for
years prevailed here last, night and
today. Awnings, sheds and chimneys
are being blown down and windows
broken. II is still storming tonight.
Marysville-An inch and half of rain
has fallen here in the last twenty-four
hours. 1t is welcome to the farmers.
Ventura-Rain fell all day, but there
are signs of clearing this evening.
San Bernardino-Rain commenced to
fall this afternoon, and the prospects
are good for continuing all night.
Elverano-Heavy rainfall last night
and showers falling today. Farmers re-
gard it as their salvation.
Gilroy-Two inches of rain had fallen
at sundown. A strong wind has been
blowing all day. The grand stand at
Sargent's race track was demolished.
Red Bluff-Heavy wind and rain
storm last night did some damage to
signs, trees, ETC., but farmers, stockmen
and fruitgrowers are rejoicing.
Merced-Rain, accompanied by
heavy wind, fell at intervals all day.
Bakersfield-Rain fell three hours to-
day.
Santa Cruz-Rain has been falling
during the day. No damage is antici-
pated.
Santa Ana-Rain fell here at intervals
during the day.
San Diego-Commenced raining this
afternoon, and is raining heavily to-
night. Prospects for heavy storm.
Flowing will commence at once.