The herald., 1897-04-21
WEATHER AND CROPS
Conditions Prevailing Throughout
Southern California

Following Is the United States depart
ment of agriculture climate and crop
bulletin of the weather bureau for
Southern California for the week ending
Monday, April 49, 1897: Warm weather
continued during the week, accompan-
led by drying land winds the earlier
part; the latter part was slightly cooler
in the coast sections. with heavy night
and morning fogs. which in a very great
measure retarded rapid evaporation of
the surface moisture. Light showers
occurred at the close of the week at Los
Angeles and at Pasadena, but the pre-
cipitation was insignificant and of no
benefit. The lack of late rains is affect
ing the grain crop, particularly that
sown late in the season; In some sections
grain intended for threshing will be cut
for hay. The warm weather caused fruit
trees to blossom freely, and the reports
show that oranges are blossoming pro-
fusely. and apricots and peaches are
we'll set. Sugar beets are coming up in
excellent shape and thinning is being
done in some fields.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
Favorable weather conditions pre-
vailed during the week. The highest
temperature 81 ueBreeS, loWest AZ ut-
grees.
VENTURA COUNTY
Bardsdale-The weather in the early
part of the past week was hot and windy,
the latter part cool and dry. Rain is
very badly needed. Fruit trees came in
blossom very quickly and heavily, and
the conditions seem most favorable.
West Saticoy-Farm work Is progress
ing favorably, although some feel the
effects of the surfaces drying from ex-
oessive winds. Barley Is spotted; some is
heading out, and some shows lack of
moisture on account of late seeding.
Apricots are setting we'll In some or
chards. but In many there will be light
crop because of shortage of moisture
during the past two seasons.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles city-The weekly temper
ature was slightly in excess and RAINFALL
deficient. A sprinkling rain fell on the
morning of the 18th. Night and morn
ing fogs were frequent. Highest tenn
perature n degrees, lowest 46 degrees
Pasadena-The fore part of the week
was very warm, but cooler weather pre-
vailed at the time of closing this report.
A sprinkling rain fell Sunday and Mon
day. Crops are doing WELL
La Canada-Clear, warmer weather
prevailed. Vegetation Is beginning to
show the effects Of continued dry wealth.
er. Highest temperature rs degrees,
lowest 80 degrees.
Rivera-Walnut trees are leafing out
nicely and so far indicate a good crop.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Crafton-very hot weather has
brought orange blossoms in great pro-
by late winter rains, has been progress
ing too hard on top.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Winchester-Reports indicate that
very little damage was done by the late
frosts.
San Jacinto-Recent frost damaged
apricots in this vicinity quite severely.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Santa Ana-Pleasant weather pre-
vailed during the past week: ground
that has been properly cultivated has
sufficient moisture. Barley crop will be
short Of the average; alfalfa is doing
well. Apricots and peaches are we'll set
and the fruit is growing rapidly. Sugar
beets are an excellent stand and many
fields are now being thinned. Celery
beds are doing nicely. Highest tenn
perature, 70 degrees; lowest. IS degrees.
Capistrano-The highest temperature
during the week was 70 degrees, and the
lowest go degrees
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego City-The temperature was
considerably above the normal. averag-