Natural History Wanderings

Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association reports

Today we have this flower prediction from Betsy Knaak.

Betsy has lived in Borrego Springs for more than 30 years in her affiliation with ABDNHA, she has watched many flower seasons, and her prediction now is……

We all know the saying, “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” That same principle holds true for our desert region, “Winter Showers Bring Spring Flowers.”  Especially, slow-moving storms that hang over the desert for several days, including overcast skies, cool temperatures, and light or little wind, all of which we experienced over the holidays.  Nearly two inches of rain fell, and rather than evaporating due to heat and wind, favorable weather conditions gave the rain a chance to soak into the desert’s porous soil, providing the moisture to germinate the seeds of colorful spring wildflowers.

Weather conditions remain favorable with continued cloud cover, cool day and nighttime temperatures, and light winds.  If we’re lucky, another storm or two will cross our western mountains yet this winter.

Plan your desert springtime visits, as we are expecting a good wildflower season.

Betsy Knaak
Executive Director
Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA)
www.abdnha.org