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San Felipe Morning Sky........Nuf
said.
Photo by Mel Bohnert.
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Sunday
28 Februaury, 7 a.m. The
tsunami came and went yesterday but it was not noticeable
in San Felipe. This morning the wind is back to the south
inviting us to have coffee on the patio. With clear skies
and a soft southern breeze fanning the waters it definitely
brings on a bout of Spring Fever. What does that mean?
Dreams of refreshed landscaping and shady trees. And
what does that mean? Work!... Well, the reward is that
after the work is done and the gardens are attended we
get to enjoy the rest of the beautiful spring weather
at least into May. Goodbye to February. ST (yesterday's
Max 73F; Min 54F)
Saturday
27 Februaury, 7 a.m. Skies
are completely overcast with light clouds. The prognoses
is possible rain by this evening and/or through the night.
What's more earth-shaking is watching the progress of
that 8.8 earthquake report in Chile and will it have
any effect on our Pacific coast (namely Baja)? At this
moment our water is lazying out there, calm as the breezes
above. With the wind direction from the north temperatures
are noticeably cooler. Hopefully that will begin to change
by tomorrow with warmer, drier weather expected. Therefore
March will come in like a lamb! ST (yesterday's Max 73F;
Min 54F)
Friday
26 Februaury, 7 a.m. High
pressure is leaving us. A low pressure system is moving
in for the week-end bringing us possible rain and winds.
But as the calendar turns the page into March, high pressure
will return with 70 degree weather once again. Our courageous
sun is still over-taking the clouds bringing us a warm
afternoon for todays "San Felipe Has Talent" show.
Nothing special is slated for this week-end. Hopefully
the fishermen did well last week and the markets will
be full. ST (yesterday's Max 72F; Min 58F)
Thursday
25 Februaury, 7 a.m. Beautiful
and calm this morning. It was actually warmer through the night
and now reaching into the 70's. A very light breeze with calm
waters. Our fishermen are sure to have a good day. We have still
been able to buy shrimp even though the season is over for the
best catches. We are now looking forward to great weather for
the Las Amigas Assoc to put on their "San Felipe Has Talent" show
on Friday. And we furvently hope good weather will stay with
us through other major events including the Baja 250 coming up
in March. ST (yesterday's Max 69F; Min 47F)
Wednesday
24 Februaury, 10 a.m. The
gales of Monday and winds of Tuesday have gone. This morning we awoke
to a glassy sea and mild temperatures, however, it was very cold overnight.
There is some thin, high cloud over the bay but the day promises to be
pleasant for this late winter time of year. We do get the penetrating,
cold northerlies at times but we have avoided most of the rain that has
hit Southern California this month. They are in for more showers for
the next seven days but it is not likely that any precipitation will
make its way this far down to San Felipe. For people driving down from
Mexicali, watch out for any remaining mud on the construction section
of the highway around the junction with the Ensenada road, 30 miles north
of San Felipe. Also be on the lookout for motorbikes and race cars that
will be practicing for the next couple of weeks in preparation for the
Baja 250 on 12-14 March. San Felipe will be packed that weekend so if
you are trying to sell your house, this is a good time to get out and
put up the signs! (TC) (yesterday's Max 64F; Min 41F)
Tuesday,
23 Feb, 7 a.m. Last evening it grew cold and windy.
This morning started out calm but within this hour it has become
blustery, not pleasant to be out in. There are a few whitecaps
on the water, meaning the boats will remain on shore another
day. And we can only expect more of the same for the rest of
this week. We've had our Indian Summer; now it's winter in San
Felipe, I feel. ST (yesterday's Max 71F; Min 56F)
Monday,
22 Feb,7 p.m. My goodness,
what a night! There was a lull in the breeze around 5 and I decided
to go into town and have a late lunch at one of the few decent
places that are open. I must admit the meal, with a free Margarita,
was first class. However, the gale sprang up again and when I
drove home a few minutes ago, I thought I would get lost in the
blowing sand on the Airport road headed south. It has been a
long time since I remember such extensive drifting sand on the
road. My wind recorder shows that we are getting sustained northeasterly
breezes at around 20 mph, with gusts to 40 mph. It is definitely
not a night to be out on the town and, judging by the lack of
cars along the streets downtown, I would say that many other
residents of San Felipe are of the same mind. Better to stay
indoors and pick up a good book for the evening.
3 p.m. The
winds have come up over the past 3 hours. It started getting
windy while I was doing jobs in the yard fixing the plumbing.
Now we are having gusts over 30 mph from the north. The
sea is covered with whitecaps and, surprisingly, there
is no sight of the shrimp seiners. The fleet had been prepared
for this wind to come over the weekend and they stayed
in the shelter of Machorro for most of Saturday, a time
of light winds and calm seas. They went out on Sunday and
are now caught in very rough conditions. The north wind
whistles through the window frames. No matter how well
you try to seal them, they wear and fatigue from the constant
sand-blasting that they experience. Stand by any window
and you will likely feel a draught somewhere around the
edge. We are lucky in a way as many people use un-vented
propane heaters in their houses to save money. If you have
been out of town for a few weeks and come back to your
house, you will probably find sand everywhere, sometimes
in little piles in corners. If only the winds were strong
like this and constant throughout the season, San Felipe
could be the kitesurfing capital of the world. We would
have flights coming in to our little international airport
from all over the southwest. (TC)
7 a.m. Temperatures
are generally cooler out here on the beach. We expect those
heavy, dark clouds to burn off quickly. However we could
have intermittent sprinkles up or down the coastline before
then. Although the wind direction is turning back to the
northeast it is almost still at this moment. The waters
are calm. And we hope the sun will come out from behind
those clouds soon. Thank goodness we had a lovely day for
yesterday's Senior Sunday. ST (yesterday's Max 68F; Min
53F)
Sunday,
21 Feb, 7 a.m. That hazy, cloud cover has blocked
out our Sunday morning sun almost completely. Yes, we could
get a few more drops of rain tomorrow, but then we are
again looking at San Felipe Sunshine. We are still in the
60's with just a slight breeze. Yesterday was fantastic
as we sat out in the sand for the Paella Festival enjoying
the food, music and entertainment. Today we will be inside
for the Senior Sunday activities The weather has co-operated
outstandingly, (if that is a word). ST
(yesterday's Max 70F; Min 52F)
Saturday, 20 Feb,
7 a.m. What a spectacular morning! At 5:30 we heard the patter
of rain on the roof. At 5:57 we managed to catch this first photo with
an almost solid cloud cover; and the second photo as the rains fell
but stopped within 5 minutes. . Then for a few minutes we were lost
in a fog and there was no distinction between sky and water. By 6:20
the sun began to rise normaly. You could never have guessed we had
rain, except for the clean smell in the air. As it rose higher we could
see that it was completely enclosed in a yellow circle. Finally it
slipped into the clouds above which were already thinning. Within the
next few minutes many of the clouds had burned off and it was daylight.
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5.57Almost complete cloud cover
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5.58 And the rains fell from those dark
clouds
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6:20 Just as the sun began to rise
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What a difference a few minutes can make
so early in the morning.
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6:20 Is there a moon in the suin?
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6:21 And the sun rose into the clouds.
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The skies became blue, and
you would never have known of this spectacular story if you had not
seen it for yourself. Hope you all have a great day at the Paella Festival.
ST (yesterday's Max 71F; Min 56F)
Lately we have been seeing the grunion run here in San Felipe, but
in daylight hours. The beach seemed to be edged in silver as these
little guys came forward in droves. In the area where we would walk
they would disappear in rotation. We noticed the seagulls and the pelicans
waiting to scoop them up each time they appeared. What a treat.
ref: http://www.beachcalifornia.com/grunion-run.html
Each spring and summer from March through August grunion
leave the water at night to spawn on the beach for four consecutive
nights starting the nights of the full and new moons. Spawning
begins after high tide and continues for several hours. Peak
spawning is late March to early June. As a wave breaks on
the beach, grunion swim as far up the slope as possible.
The female arches her body and excavates the semifluid sand
with her tail to create a nest. She twists her body and digs
until she is half buried in the sand with her head sticking
up. She then deposits her eggs in the nest. Males curve around
the female and release milt. The milt flows down the female’s
body until it reaches and fertilizes the eggs. As many as
eight males may fertilize the eggs in a nest. After spawning,
the males immediately retreat toward the water while the
female twists free and returns with the next wave. While
spawning may take only 30 seconds, some fish remain stranded
on the beach for several minutes.
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Friday,19
Feb, 7 a.m. Cooler
temperatures have returned for the next few days. We can expect cloud
cover, rain in some of the mountain areas, over the week-end. This
gives us the proper ingredients for these beautiful morning photo shots.
However it should not be that cloudy that it will be a detriment to
the Paella Festival or the Senior Sunday activities this week-end.
With soft breezes still from the South and sheltered areas for both
events I doubt if any of us will add more than sweaters. After all...this
is San Felipe. They promise the weather will begin to warm again early
next week. ST (yesterday's Max 75F; Min 57F)
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I love you too.
Photo by Mel Bohnert
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Thursday,18
Feb, 7 a.m. Looking
over our every move this morning, Billy, our new golden LasoApso is
telling us he loves this weather too. The temperatures are just a little
cooler as we reach toward the week-end. We still have clear skies and
southern breezes. We hope it will remain warm through this busy Saturday
and Sunday for the Paella Festival and the Senior Sunday activities.
By then we will be slipping into cooler weather as another low pressure
system moves in. st (yesterday's Max 75F; Min 57F)
Wednesday,17
Feb, 7 a.m. It's
getting even warmer as this week progresses. With clear skies and breezes
from the south we have tropical weather almost constantly. In the 70's
out here on the beach usually means in the 80's in town where the sun
beats on the cement and the buildings shelter from any breeze. This
is a great time for dunebuggying in the desert area between the valleys
of the two mountain ranges. On the far western side of the valley there
are many arroyas and canyons which are favorites to the locals here.
Many have been given names by various groups, some of which became "the
title"; example Crystal canyon, Pumpkin rock, Agate pass. And
you can find Ironwood for carving and Mesquite for BBQing. Enjoy. st
(yesterday's Max 77F; Min 60F)
Tuesday,16
Feb, 7
a.m. We
don't even need a jacket this morning;
it's warm and sunny, with just a slight
breeze. We met several hikers while walking
the dog. All had the same exclamation; "It
must be Indian Summer". Clear skies
and above normal temperatures are expected
to remain with us at least through the
rest of the week. We had a new moon on
the 13th. With high tide yesterday of
16' at 3.30 p.m. we had strong surges.
It was thrilling to walk beside the sea-shore
jumping the waves. What will today bring?
st (yesterday's Max 73F; Min 61F)
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Rock
Consag at 6:20 a.m. 22 miles
offshore Photo by Mel Bohnert
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Monday,15
Feb, 7
a.m. Wow!
63 degrees at 7 in the morning; looking
for the 80's by noon. If you take a boat
ride out to Rock Consag you may see Sea
Lions and Sea Gulls at low tide basking
in the sun. The view of the island changes
by the hour, but always a conversation
piece. With clear skies and this morning's
sun, we couldn't resist this opportunity.
st (yesterday's Max 71F; Min 54F)
Sunday,14
Feb, 7
a.m. A
clear day for our second day of Carnival.
Perfect weather for visitors and participants
alike. Guests have a multitude of options
to enjoy with almost every restaurant
and hotel doing it's best to compete.
With soft breezes and calm waters, San
Felipe is definitely the place to be.
st (yesterday's Max 70F; Min 50F)
Saturday,13
Feb, 7
a.m. What
spring-like weather we are having. A
high pressure system is building over
the region through the middle of the
week, providing dry, above normal temperatures
with light southern breezes. Just perfect
for the Carnival parade today. Clear
skies guarantee it will stay like this
through the end of Carnival on Tuesday.
st (yesterday's Max 70F; Min 50F)
Friday,12
Feb, 7
a.m. These
clear, crisp mornings are staying with
us. Everyone is busy setting up for their
individual entertainment program for
this weekend knowing that the weather
is with us. Those soft clouds overhead
will burn off quickly, allowing sunshine
overall. Beautiful weather for 'Carnival'
parade today, probably around 65 degrees
by noon. Following that is Las Amigas
Casino Day activities out at the Lodge.
Even the birds are acting like spring
is in the air. st (yesterday's Max 70F;
Min 50F)
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Clear skies,
low tide with early morning activity
on the beach. Photo by Mel
Bohnert
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Thursday,
11 Feb, 7
a.m. Smile!
For today we have our beautiful clear
morning and the promise of our tropical
spring weather back with us. Our soft,
warm, southern breeze makes all this
possible. It's as if the gods are smiling
on all our activities for this very busy
week-end. It starts with Las Amigas'
Casino Day Friday and Carnival through
Tuesday with all it's parades. Valentine's
Day is in the middle on Sunday. This
warm weather will allow spectators to
dig out all their spring finery. st (yesterday's
Max 66F; Min 51F)
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6:30 a.m.
rain clouds predominate this
morning's skies. Photo by
Mel Bohnert
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Wednesday,
10 Feb, 3:00
a.m we heard a light rain on the roof
but it didn't last. This morning at 6:30
a.m. we had stormy skies; there were
rain clouds to the south; and there is
some snow on the mountains to the west
but not that photographical. There is
hardly a breeze and at 50 degrees we
cannot say it is cold. The day is just
now turning pleasant, a clean smell in
the air and the clouds are moving east.
st (yesterday's Max 66F; Min 52F)
Tuesday,
9 Feb, 7 a.m. As we
watch the U.S. weather reports to the
north we feel extremely fortunate to
be under warm, clear skies basking in
tropical winter weather. There
are a few soft streaks of clouds but
nothing threatening. Any breeze is from
the south over waters that are still
swimmable for the brave. With all the
programs planned for this week, Casino
day, Valentines Day, and the Carnival
this weekend, as long as we have south
winds it will be warm. st (yesterday's
Max 67F; Min 50F)
Monday,
8 Feb, 7 a.m. Today
and tomorrow will surely see the 70's as we enjoy yet another seasonable
warm beginning of this week. However we may have a chance of rain on
Wednesday. Sunshine will return for the Las Amigas Association which
is preparing to host a popular Casino day on Friday out here at the Lodge.
We are also looking forward to great weather for Carnival weekend, Feb
12 - 16. Do you suppose this may have a positive influence on Valentine's
Day? As long as we have south winds it will be warm. st (yesterday's
Max 72F; Min 53F)
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My how the clouds change in just one day. Photo
by Mel Bohnert
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Sunday,
7 Feb, 7
a.m. Low
pressure creates heavy storm clouds which hang overhead. Howerver these
will probably burn off as the day progresses. We have had no fear of
mudslides as in California. The
temperature is certainly comfortable, even at night. We expect dry
weather to return by tomorrow. st
(yesterday's Max 68F; Min 52F)
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A decided fogbank seen over the
mainland.
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Saturday,
6
Feb, 7
a.m. A
few,
soft
clouds
drift
across
otherwise
hazy
but
clear
skies.
However
there
is
a
huge
fogbank
over
the
Mexican
mainland.
Later
the
sun
rose
over
the
horizon
through
the
clouds
creating
the
stage
for
fantastic
pictures.
Nuf
said!
.....It
is
really
warm
already.
The
crowds
will
be
out
early
to
the
Swap
Meet
...a
great
place
to
congregate
and
swap
stories.
At
this
point
it
certainly
does
not
look
like
rain
over
San
Felipe. st
(yesterday's
Max
67F;
Min
50F)
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What planet are you on?
Photo by Mel Bohnert
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Friday,
5 Feb, 7
a.m. A
totally overcast
sky with
clouds
blocking
out most
of the
sunrise,
leaves
us expecting
at least
a chance
of rain
today.
This
morning
seemed
warmer,
however
it was
the night
that
had reached
the 53
- 56
degree
area
throughout
that
felt
so good.
The water
is so
calm
and quiet
it feels
eerie.
Everything
will
probably
come
alive
within
the next
hour
or so. st
(yesterday's
Max 68F;
Min 53F)
Thursday,
4 Feb, 7
a.m. No
clouds,no
beautiful
photos.
Although
skies
are
clear
it
will
take
awhile
for
the
sun
to
warm
us
up,
hopefully
into
the
70's.
So
many
activities
are
planned
for
our
San
Felipe
winter
guests
there
is
hardly
any
time
for
outside
chores.
Many
like
to
walk
on
the
beach
with
their
best
friends,
their
dogs.
Every
day
the
high
tide
marks
reach
a new
height
leaving
new
discoveries
for
beachcombers.
Desert
runs
are
very
popular
if
there
is
no
threat
of
rain.
The
rest
of
us
are
involved
in
so
many
projects
there
is
no
time
to
smell
the
cactus. st
(yesterday's
Max
71F;
Min
52F)
Wednesday,
3 Feb, 7
a.m. Yes,
the sun is trying
to force it's way
through but a persistant
low cloud cover
has spread it's
blanket over all.
It is not cold,
nor breezy although
the direction is
from the NW. In
fact everything
is placid like
the water itself.
We did not get
rain last evening
and will likely
not see rain today.
By tonight we will
be clear of threats
till the next wave
comes through. st
(yesterday's Max
72F; Min 54F)
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| 6:22 a.m. A cloud covered sky produces an exploding sunrise.
One sure feels small in all this grandeur .....................photo
by Mel Bohnert |
Tuesday,
2 Feb, 7
a.m. Tuesday,
2 Feb, 7
a.m. Did you
see it, this morning? It's in the 50's but oh, so beautiful.
In minutes this scene changes. Clouds will continue to
increase with a possibility of rain drops by late tonight.
Soft, warm, western breezes will keep the temperatures
up near the 70's, very normal for us this time of year. st
(yesterday's Max 67F; Min 51F)
Monday,
1 Feb, 7
a.m. A
dull, complete overcast, and otherwise quite chilling morning
to wake up to. No sunrise today. We expect it to stay chilly
for a couple of more days. A soft, western breeze causes
one to hug that jacket closer even though it is not really
all that cold. High tides have swept most of the beach tire
tracks leaving a nice clean beach. Before I finish this report
it will be up to the 60's.st
(yesterday's Max 67F; Min 51F)
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