The herald., 1897-12-08
WEATHER AND CROPS
Conditions Prevailing Throughout
Southern California

Following is the United States depart
ment of agriculture, weather bureau
climate and crop bulletin for Southern
California for the week ending Decem.
ber 5, 1897:
Showers of rain fell on the 1st, south
and eastward of the Sierra Madre
mountains, but were light on the coast
The remainder of the week was marked
by cold wave which swept over the
southern portion of California accom-
panied by brisk winds in sections which
greatly modified the effects of the low
temperature. Freezing weather with
frequent frosts occurred a number of
mornings, but owing to the wide pub
licity given the weather bureau forecast
of the approaching cold wave. orchard
lists were prepared for smudging and
other artificial means of protecting their
trees. High winds in localities kept the
air in circulation and prevented damag-
ing frosts. While the weather was un-
usually cold and frosts frequent, this
weeks reports show generally that cit
rus fruits escaped injury, except tender
young growth on trees neceiveda a tenn
porary setback. Garden truck was nip
ped in low grounds but in elevated
sections but little damage was done.
Rain. is badly needed for general farm
work and pasture; plowing is generally
Orange county, where the ground is
being irrigated.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
There was no damage from frost as
strong west winds prevailed. Garden
vegetables of tender nature were nipped.
Maximum temperature, rs degrees;
minimum, "a degrees.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
Frosts the past week did no harm.
Maximum temperature, rs degrees;
minimum, 26 degrees.
VENTURA COUNTY
Bardsdale-The nights were cool and
days windy; there was some light
frosts in localities but no damage can
be detected to fruit Ground Is very dry.
West Saticoy-The lack of rain is
badly felt for pasture. While there have
been a few cold nights the cold was not
severe enough to hurt anything.
Ell Rio-Frosts during the past week
have done no damage to citrus fruits.
There is still some corn in the fields.
Flowing for sugar beets has begun.
minimum. 40 degrees.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Los Angeles City-A light sprinkle of
rain on the 1st, followed by very cold,
clear weather with frequent heavy
frosts in low grounds and drying land
winds. Maximum temperature, rs de-
grees; minimum, SO degrees.
South Los Angeles-The past week
was marked by very cold, dry weather
with frost every morning, yet very little
damage was noticeable. Maximum
temperature, IS degrees.
West Palmdale-Snow fell in the
mountains on the 1st and I'd, and heavy
frost occurred in the valley from the I'd
to the 4th, doing no damage. Maximum
temperature 70 degrees; minimum, 16
degrees.
Verdugo-There were several frosty
mornings the past week; ice formed and
water froZe outside of hydrants in some
localities. No damage was done except
to tender young growth of citrus trees
which received a temporary setback
Rain is needed for farming operations.
Colegrove-There were several light
frosts and thin ice in exposed places
String beans and tomatoes were slightly
damaged; lemons and oranges were not
touched at all. Winter shipment of
vegetables has begun.
The Palms-There is no injury from
frost so far The ground is very dry
and farmers have stopped plowing.
Early sown grain is dying for lack of
rain.
Pomona-The week was clear and
frosty; from the 4th to the 9Th were very
near the danger line but so far as heard
from no damage was DONE From the
4th to the 9th the temperature ranged
from q to 80 degrees according to To-
cality.
Duarte-There was quite a heavy fall
of hail on the 1st, but no damage was
done. Lowest temperature for the week,
AZ degrees; precipitation 5O-1OO Of an
inch.
Azusa-The cold snap did no damage
to vegetation, such as peas or straw
berries; citrus trees were untouched,
Heliotrope and tomatoes were not
touched. Maximum temperature, Cs
degrees; minimum, "a degrees.
Downey-The lowest temperature DUR
ing the cold snap was 81 degrees and an
inspection Of orange groves hereabouts