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Our wet weather maker moved east through the weekend and spread mountain snow from Utah through Colorado. The storm was initially too warm for significant snow in the Sierra. Once it tapped cooler weather, the result is below.
Park City Mountain Resort - Utah
Crested Butte - Colorado
Keystone - Colorado
In what seems to be a right of October, our one strong storm struck the Bay Area last weekend.
Looking back, the model I chose to base my forecast on had a good handle on the timing and strength. Thankfully, out of the three main models I use, I chose the correct one.
As is typical with these type of storms (north to south movers), the South Bay received less than forecasted. North to south moving storms tend to have west to southwest winds in the precipitation shield. This wind direction causes the air mass to lift over the Santa Cruz Mountains. This lift creates the greatest instability and strongest rains in the mountains. As the wind downslopes into the Santa Clara Valley it stabilizes and the rain intensity decreases.
The Results:
3.17" - Ukiah
2.41" - Clear Lake
1.89" - Cloverdale
4.92" - Santa Rosa
2.45" - San Rafael
1.53" - Napa
1.15" - Fairfield
0.53" - Concord
0.56" - Livermore
1.05" - Oakland
0.43" - Oakland Airport
0.58" - Fremont
0.33" - Hayward
1.14" - San Francisco
0.64" - San Francisco Airport
0.75" - Pacifica
0.64" - Half Moon Bay
0.40" - Redwood City
0.19" - Moffett Field
0.24" - San Jose
0.45" - Morgan Hill
0.51" - Gilroy
0.50" - Hollister
2.23" - Santa Cruz
0.53" - Watsonville
0.37" - Salinas
0.49" - Monterey
Meet Magoo,
Magoo is a 2 year old altered male Chihuahua Mix.
This fellow is cautious and shy, but affectionate when he settles down with you. Magoo gets along with other dogs, but not cats, and he needs to be in an “adults only” home.(older teens are fine). His new owners should have some prior experience with animals and be willing to enroll Magoo in mandatory training. This will channel his energy, and help build his confidence, and is a great bonding experience. Magoo is a very special little guy So please come take a look at Magoo. He is waiting for a new home.
When you call or stop by the Peninsula Humane Society, Magoo's ID is A475711.
MANDY, 11yo Boston Terrier Mix
RUDY, 9 yo Basset Mix
Rudy and Mandy's family had to move overseas so now they are in need of a new home. Since they have lived together all of their lives, we'd love to send these buddies off to a new home together if possible. Our overgrown boy Rudy is a nice fellow, calm and easy to get along with. He enjoys attention and is eagerly waiting to start a walking campaign and diet to gain back his shape. Mandy likes people, but is easily overwhelmed. She's looking for the perfect retirement home! Both of these dogs have big hearts and plenty of soul.
To find out more about Rudy and Mandy, call the Marin Humane Society Adoption Center at 415.506.6225.
Crow Canyon Country Club, San Ramon - 18th green with Mt. Diablo in the background
I was the guest speaker at the Old Crows luncheon yesterday.
Thank you Lyn Arscott for inviting me. Also, a big thanks to the members. I appreciate your hospitality and thought provoking questions.
They were a little camera shy.
Mike
Mike,
Many thanks for a fine presentation today at the Old Crows lunch. I think you hit the right note with the guys. They were all very interested in what you had to say.
Best wishes for the future in the TV business.
Lyn
The Executive Producer of our morning show wanted to send a message to our sister station in Philadelphia, WPVI-TV and their morning team.
The NLCS starts tomorrow, Giants and Phillies. Wonder if a bet is in order...their tastykakes against our Ghirardelli’s chocolate?!
Hello Mike,
I thought that you might enjoy seeing a shot from the Napa/Carneros region of the wine country. It was taken from the vineyards of Artesa Winery, where I am the winemaker, on Monday morning. Artesa winery can be seen in the foreground (the big green pyramid) with Mt. Tam in the background. Enjoy!
Mark Beringer
Good Morning Mark,
You thought correctly. Absolutely beautiful!!
Thanks for thinking of me and our viewers.
How is the harvest this year?
Thanks,
Mike
Mary Watt - Lower Yosemite Falls
Larry Loyd - Lake Tahoe North Shore, Crystal Bay
Last weekend's thunderstorms over the Sierra returned life to the dry falls and provided rare sites around Lake Tahoe.
Many thanks to Miss Mary and Mister Larry!!
