Maple syrup production is booming thanks to an early transition to spring-like warmth, much to the joy of pancake and waffle connoisseurs across the nation. Temperature records have been falling left and right for the past 3 months, causing the maple sap to flow freely. How long will the “syrup season” last?
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A series of storm systems started impacting California Friday, and will continue through Tuesday. The following are rainfall totals through 3 p.m. PST Saturday:
San Francisco, CA: Around 1”
Sacramento, CA: Received between 1-1.25”
Fresno, CA: Received around .30”
A series of storm systems starting Friday and continuing into Tuesday will bring rain and snow to the western half of the country. As a strong jet stream drives in moisture rich air into the western United States, several areas of California, Oregon and Washington will see heavy rain and snow.
On March 5, the annual Iditarod Race in Alaska will pit a team of dogs and their musher on a 1,000-mile race through some of nature’s cruelest conditions. MORECAST takes a look at some history behind the event, typical weather facing the competitors, and the forecast for the first day.