The herald., 1897-03-31
WEATHER AND CROPS
Conditions Prevailing Throughout
Southern California

Following is the United States depart
ment of agriculture climate and crop bulie-
tin of the weather bureau for Southern
California for the week ending Monday
March 20, 1897:
The weather continued unseasonably cool
during the past week, except on the 24th
and 25th instants, when warm weather
prevailed. Light rain fell on the 2Sth,
which was followed by high winds that
nights have retarded the growth of grain
in the northern districts but in some of the
southern sections early sown grain is head
ing out. Apricots and peaches are pioom-
ing freely and loquats are ripening fast.
SAN LUIS OBIEPO COUNTY.
The weather conditions were favorable
during the week. The highest temperature
was Il degrees and the lowest 80 degrees.
VENTURA COUNTY.
Bardsdale-The weather was s'howery
on the 2Sth. Grain needs rain; cold nights
have made 1t slow growing and stunted In
appearance even TO injury Of prospects:
Very heavy bloom Is out on apricots and
peaches and a month later than usual.
West Saticoy-Severe winds have crust
ed the surface of the ground 80 as to ma
terially affect farming operations, how
ever, the rain of the 18th will again put the
ground in good condition; ,ApriSSots I,e are
S3-l00 of an inch; for the season 17.l5 incnes.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Los Angeles City-The temperature on
the 24th and 25th ranged in excess of the
normal, the first time this has occurred
since the latter part OF February; the re-
the average. Light rain fell on the 2sth,
amounting to 2S-1O0 of an inch, making
1911 for the season. Highest temperature.
Is degrees; lowest, A degrees.
La Canada-Warm weather started the
growth on all trees and vines. Dry north
erly winds occurred the forepart Of the
week Early sown grain Is heading. High
est temperature, 81 degrees; lowest, a6 de-
grees.
Verdugo-The rainfall on Sunday was
10 100 of an inch, which was followed by high
ground badly. Thus far the prospects for
deciduous fruits are excellent. Light frosts
would do no serious damage.
Pomona-There were occasional frosts
port closes on S0th). there was perceptible
Ice and Gala lilies bowed their heads. but It
Is not believed any injury was done TO any
kind of fruits. Sunday. March 18th, 46-1oO
of an inch OF rain fell, making 1924 inches
for the season. Yesterday we had raw.
cold northwest wind but nothing approach
ing a gale nor was any damage done.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.
North Ontario-The highest temperature
during the week was 70 degrees and the
lowest was 81 degrees; 5-1oO Of an inch of
rain fell on the 2Sth.
Crafton-The report for the week ending
March 22d, which was received too late for
publication, shows that showers were fire.
quent and which kept the ground too wet
for most farm work. This weeks report
shows the highest temperature to have
been 76 degrees, the lowest 81 degrees and
the rainfall S-100 of an inch.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY.
Elsinore-The highest temperature dur
ing the week was S6 degrees and the lowest
was Ss degrees. The sunshine averaged
10 degrees.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Santa Ana-Pleasant weather prevailed
until the 2Sth, when misty rain set in
which continued during the day. The last
carload of celery has been sent Off and
ground is being prepared for the new crop
Oranges are being busily picked and ship
ped. Loquats are ripening rapidly. Apricot
and peach trees re are blooming Highes.
Capistrano-The highest temperature