The San Francisco call., 1904-02-10
The Heather and Crops.

The weekly report Of A. G. McAdie. section
director Of the climate and crop service Of the
Weather Bureau. rs as follows
GENERAL SUMMARY.
The weather continued clear and frosty dur
ing the early part Of the week snd was followed
by cooler. cloudy weather, with rain IN al
parts of the state and fairly heavy snowfall in
the mountain districts High winds prevailed
in some sections. but caused no damage.
The precipitation was the heaviest Of the
season IN all the southern districts, ana VIII
Irohstfv improve conditions 70 such an extent
eb.s --ffh fHe customary later rains fair crops
of grain and hay viii be harvested. Fiowlng
cattle ranges had become dry and barren. and,
while the rain may give start TO pasturage,
more moisture VIII be needed TO make teed
plentiful. In the central and northern portions
u the State rain was not 50 baoly neeoeo, ost
ffe coming will result in vastly improved condl-
tions of the soil, az wei as OF gram, nay ahe
paeturage- Tie early soWn grain Is IN eCoo
condition. but lis growth has been SLOW during
the cold weather, and the later sown has not
made a Satisfactory showing for the same rea-
son Both would be greatly benefited BY
warn weather The grain acreage IN the Sac
rsmeutO Valley Is reported considerably larger
thar that OF last season, and prospects are good
for heavy crops of wheat, oats and barley.
Work continues IN orchards and vineyards.
and deciduous fruit prospects are good in all
the central and northern sections The tree
end vine acreage is being increased In many
places. There are no reports Of damage by
frost 10 oranges or fruit trees Almonds are
in bloom ~ Belmont.
gscram Nalley.-Clear. warm weather
,,revsiled al the beginning Of the week, followed
by cooler. cloudy weather and rain. with heavy
in the mountain oistricts- trosts Oc-
CURED frequently but caused no oaInaBt-
The early rain viii prove very beneficial TO
both early and late soWn grain Ine soil N
most places De- saturated 70 a good depth and
h loose On the surface Early grain continues
- excellent condition, but its growth Is SLOW,
owing 10 cold weather. The acreage Is report
ed considerably larger than last season $. and
prospects are bright for excellent crops. Green
feed was becoming scarce IN some places, put
the rain viii soon give Il new start HOP
roots have WithstoOd the cold very well and
are in good condition. Deciduous fruit pros
Coast and Bay sections.-CIear. frosty
weather continued in the first part Of the week
and was followed by cloudy weather, plente-
Gus rainfall n the valleys and heavy snow in
the mountain districts. The rain will be or
immense benefit, particularly in the southern
districts, Mnere much of the early soHn gram
was rotting IN tue ground and green FEED was
scarce In the central and northern sections
rain was rct badly needed. but IL viii improve
he condition - grain, pasturage and orchards
weather would be beneficial in all sections.
Flowing seeding and orchard cultivating are
progressing. The development Of fruit buds
has been checked BY the cold weather.
san Joaquin Nalley-The weather was clear
and cold during the fore part Of the week and
cloucy, with light rains, during the latter.
The rain was badly reeded and will be very
beneficial II was light IN most portions Of the
valley, but much heavier IN the foothills. More
rain ana warm weather are badly needed for
grass and grain. Early sOwn grain looks well
- the northern portion Of the valley. but has
made slow growth, owing 10 the cool weather.
Flowing and seeding continue in the northern
portion. auc. since the rains summer following
% progressirz n the central and southern sec
tons. Pruning and cleaning orchards and
vineyards -Onfirue. Stock are IN poor cOndi-
uon, owing - -ne scarcity Of feed.
Southern Caiifornia--clesr weather contin-
uec IN he early part Of The week, with fire.
Quent fs-S'~ IN most places Rain commenced
through -lost OF the week Light snow fell IA
the mountain dist.%cts Pie rainfall was the