The San Francisco call., 1905-03-22
The Weather and Crops.
The weekly report OF A G. Meade section
director OF the climate and crop service OF the
Weather Bureau Is follows:
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TIE weekly report OF A. c. Meade. section
director Of the climate and crop service OF the
Weather Bureau. is as follows;
GENERAL SUMMARY.
The weather during the week generally
and frequent heavy rains in all parts OF the
State The soil in sections is so thor
oughly saturated that much OF the recent ram
has run 20 waste. Considerable damage was
done along the coast especially al seaside re-
sorts IN Southern California. by the high winds
and strong surf and railroad traffic was COM
pletely blockadeo in the south by washoute
crops were generally benefited by the rain.
although some slight damage was done TO
standing grain and cut alfalfa in sec
tiSus Grain continues in good condition and
Is making excellent growth. with prospects OF
heavy crops in all parts Of the State. Farm
work has been suspended owing TO the con-
tinuOus rains and wet soil Green feed is un-
usually abundant and growing rapidly.
Eorrespondents in several sections report that
the high winds during the last TWO weeks have
IN the Sacramento Valley il is reported that
spricOts almonds and peaches are 90 far ad-
Yanced 10 be comparatively safe from in
jury By frost but grapes are now at a stage
10 be seriously damaged should severe frosts
occur. All deciduous fruits are in splendid
condition and give Indications Of record -hrea X
ing crops. Citrus fruits are in bloom and the
orchards are in FIRST class condition
SACRAMENTO NAILEY.-The oontin uous
light rains during the week caused suspen-
sion OF al farm work, but no serious damage
resulted from either rain or high southerly
winds Heavy rain fell IN portions of the
northern section on the 18th Slightly cooler
weather prevailed al the close OF the week.
Grain continues IN good condition and the out
look for large crops was never better. Alfalfa
Is making rapid growth and heavy, crops are
expected. Green feed is unusually plentiful
and stock are in good condition. Almonds.
spTicots and peaches are well set and are prob
ably past danger from frost but grapes are so
far advanced that severe frosts would cause
great damage. Prospects are good for heavy
yields Of almonds and all deciduous fruits.
COAST AND BAY SECTIONS. Warm
weather with frequent heavy rains and strong
so1therls Nlnos' preNslieo nearly al the week
ire SOL i thoroughly saturated and farm
work has been suspended. No material dam
ege was done 70 crops by the rain high
WINDS. but roads and bridges were washed out.
Grain made good growth and looks well: the
prospect for heavy crop was never better.
Barley is reported remarkably heavy in Ven
tura County. Alfalfa continues In good con
oition and viii yield large crop. Green feed
Is plentiful Deciduous fruits are fun OF bloom
and advancing rapidly with prospects Of
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.-Cloudy weather,
with heavy rains. prevailed during the week In
the valley and heavy snow feu in the noun
tslns. The rains have been the heaviest Of the
season. Irrigation bitches are running full and
farm and orchard work is suspended owing TO
the. wet ground In some localities in the
extreme northern portion Of the valley sum
naer-fsioWed grain and alfalfa are lodged. but
IN general grain and grass are making rapid
growth and are in excellent condition. Fruit
that The high wind Of the 18th caused damage
70 the oeciduous fruits IN some sections Stock
are in excellent condition and healthy.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-The weather
continued warm and cloudy during the week.
with frequent heavy rains In all sections Some
slight damage done to growing grain and
cut alfalfa but in other respects the rain was
Beneficial 70 farmers and orchardists Rail-
road traffic blockeded by washouts and
considerable damage YVES done to piers and
bGthhouSee at seaside resorts by the high winds
and surf The large reservoirs are nearer full
Than 1or several years and water is still how-
Eng u. Farm work has been suspended Grain
ard grass IN good condition and growing
rapidly. Orange trees are in blossom and de-
advancing
EUREKA SUMMARY.-Ths weather was
generally Favorable. Crops are in excellent
condition and making rapid growth CSardss-
inG is progressing favorzbiy. Fruit trees e
n fun bloom and exceptionally promising No
snow on the mountains
Los ANG ELES SUMMARY.-The heavy rain
ard wind storm the 18th caused oranges
and fruit bloom 10 drop In some places but
reports generally state that the damage was
light. Heavy rains during the week filled
rivers 70 overfowing ana come ranches wsre
badly damaged by washing