Natural History Wanderings

DesertUSA has the following reports today from the recent rains

A few wildflowers are starting to bloom in Anza Borrego. Rain is falling in Southern California, Arizona and other part of the desert today.

Anza-Borrego – the rain is falling in the Anza Borrego desert today. There are still some wildflowers bloomingin Coyote Canyon and other places that got rain in Sep 2017. The rain today should help start this years wildflower bloom.

Death Valley- Locally heavy rainfall may cause Flash Flooding in parts of Death Valley National Park on Tuesday…
A band of heavy rainfall is expected to bring the potential for flash flooding to Death Valley National Park today. Rainfall amounts of one half inch to one inch are expected.
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…
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Southern California – It is finally raining in Southern California, looks like 2 inches in some areas.

Lake Meade NRA –Lots of snow in the park today, Arches has become a winter wonderland.
See photo at: https://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/nv.html#ixzz53jnggsEm

Phoenix area and Northern AZ.:S Some rain is falling it the Phoenix area.