FrogBlog | Translating Los Angeles

Great! Temperatures are falling. We are back in the double digit range again. Not that I am really complaining, but anything over 100° F is just a wee bit too hot.

Under the new water conservation measures in Los Angeles and adjacent communities, watering lawns with sprinklers and hose pipes is only allowed on two days per week and only during a certain time window in the morning and in the evening. No more sprinklers running merrily all day long, even when it rains (yes, there [...]

Out in the park it is still cool at a lovely, balmy 75°F. The city down below  gets ready for another busy day. The perfect time for running. Everybody is out. Before it gets really hot,  we’ve all had a lovely time.

What is going on? Rain? In June?????? What’s next? Unicorns? World Peace?

Due to the continuing drought in California new regulations re. water preservation are kicking in as of today. The City of Los Angeles realized quite correctly that higher prices for water might be the best incentive for people to refrain from wasting water. In the best Los Angeles fashion a way was found to lower [...]

Plane landing at Las Vegas Airport “Winged Figures of the Republic” by Oskar J.W. Hansen at Hoover Dam Greedy Grackle Flock of California Quail

The hot Sunday was followed by a broiling hot Monday. Due to the winds coming in from the Mojave Desert, temperatures in Downtown Los Angeles rose to 100°F (37,7°C). The forecast for today is just a bit lower, back to 94°F. It is a bit difficult to keep cool or at least comfortable, if one [...]

Perfect temperatures. Beautiful light. Balmy wind. An amazing flower arrangement.

So we had rain – lots. Some hail – unusual. Temperatures in the coat and gloves range – cold. The swimming pools are laying quiet and unused – and turn into mirrors. Winter nights in SoCal.

The unseasonably hot weather ended yesterday with temperatures of 85° F (29° C); this broke the record from 1912 with  temperatures of 82° F (28° C). Yes, on January 20th. The forecast for today: 76° F (24° C) and rain at night. Indeed, the sky looked more textured this morning, promising some precipitation. Whether the [...]