The herald., 1897-04-28
WEATHER AND CROPS
North Wind Threatens But Does Lit
tie Damage

Following is the United States depart
ment of agriculture climate and crop bull
letn of the weather bureau for Southern
California for the week ending Monday,
April 26. 1897:
The temperature was nearly normal dur
ing the week and the rainfall deficient.
Clear weather prevailed till the close of
the week. accompanied by drying land
winds, which ended with a heavy "norther"
on the 23d and 24th, but which caused very
little damage. The week closed with cloudy
weather and light rain ON Sunday. The
dessicating winds which have prevailed
for some time past have dried the surface
soil rapidly and caused a general resort
to irrigation, and in some sections Will
cause a shortage in the barley hay crop;
Deciduous fruits have set well; corn and
seeds are being planted. Hay is being cut
in several localities.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
The highest temperature during the week
was "a degrees and the lowest 43. Traces of
rain fell on the 18th and 18th.
VENTURA COUNTY
Bardsdale-1he weather is very dry and
the surface of the ground is in need of
rain. The barley hay crop will be short in
many places. Owing to the weather con-
ditions the orange bloom Is dropping some.
West Saticoy-The winds of the week
have dried the surface of the soil very rap
idly and for this and the grain crops rain
is badly needed Some early barley hay Is
being cut.
Los Angeles city-The mean temperature
for the week was slightly in excess of the
normal and the rainfall was deficient. The
highest temperature was so degrees and the
lowest was 45. Gear weather prevailed
till the end of the week with drying land
winds; the week closed with moist sea
breezes and light rain on Sunday.
La Canada-Easterly winds prevailed the
forepart Of the week; the weather was
clear, warm and dry. A heavy wind storm
occurred on the 23d, doing slight damage
to vegetation. A trace of rain fell on the
18th. The highest temperature was 70 de-
grees; lowest 49,
Verdugo-Drying winds of the past week
have caused general use of irrigation water
in anticipation of lack of moisture. Corn
and other seeds are being planted. All
deciduous fruit trees have set d full crop
and will require a great deal of thinning
out.
Lordsburg--some hay has already been
cut in this vicinity.
Pomona-Snce the frosty week early in
April the weather has been mostly clear
with drying tendency. Many grain fields
would be benefited by q shower or good
soaking rain. In many places the soil
formed a crust and checked the growth,
but the crops will be far above an aver
age. The frosts killed some apricots but
nearly full crop is assured, unless some
unforeseen calamity occurs. Prunes,
peaches and citrus fruits give promise of
very large crops. There was considerable
cloudy weather the past week, but only
a few drops of rain.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
North Ontario-The highest temperature
for the week ending on the 18th was SS de-
grees and the lowest AZ degrees During
the week just closed the highest was n
degrees and the lowest 46 degrees. A trace
of rain fell on the 25th.
Colton-The honey prospects are bright
as the indications are favorable for plenty
of honey bearing flowers, particularly sage,
which makes the best honey.
Crafton-Strong winds on Friday and
Sunday did slight damage, mostly, how
ever, TO the appearance OF ornamental trees
and shrubs Orange picking is about over
for the season. The highest temperature
during the week was So degrees and the
lowest AZ degrees. A trace Of rain fell on
the 25th.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Riverside-There is a heavier bloom on
the citrus trees this season than for many
years past. The blossoms are large and
in great clusters.
ORANGE COUNTY
Santa Ana-The weather of the past week
was pleasant until the afternoon of the
25th, when heavy clouds appeared in the
east with a thunder storm and light
sprinkling of rain. The highest tempera-
ture was 70 degrees. and the lowest As.
during the week was 70 degrees; lowest. Sc.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
San Diego city-The week was about nor
NAL in temperature, the deficiencies and
excesses about balancing each other. No
rain fell during the week; the normal pre-
cipitation averaged 02 of an inch. Haying
Is in progress in some portions of the
county and dry weather is needed, while
in other portions rain Is needed to soften
the ground for farming operations. Fruits
and berries of all kinds promise well.
La Costa-The past week was some
what cooler with southerly winds and con-
ditions more favorable for crops. Grain
is improving to some extent and ripening
with greater promise of a satisfactory
crop. Corn and beans are doing finely A
light sprinkle of rain fell on the oath.
San Marcos.-Damp fogs each night and
warm, sunny days are excellent for vege-
tation.
Escondido-Orange trees are in full