Tag Archives: storms

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We soared past 50 inches of rain at our place in Anchor Bay. That's our average rainfall for the entire year! So it's not a surprise that waterfalls would be flowing beautifully now. Mel Smith took a hike on the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands recently and photographed this waterfall.

Mel was out on a rare sunny day, as we've had storm after storm roll in. This weekend is predicted to be sunny and mild, a perfect time to visit the coast. To find this waterfall, here is a link to a previous post with directions: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/06/15/a-hidden-waterfall-on-the-stornetta-public-lands-in-mendocino-county/

Thanks to Mel for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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Saturday's waves were described as "monsters," and "the biggest I've ever seen." Janet Burch went to Del Mar Point on The Sea Ranch to photograph the action.

In coves, sea foam was created by the action of the waves, coating rocks and bluff faces.

And big rolling waves threw water and foam into the air.

It was a very dramatic day on the Mendondoma Coast. Today the storms have gone, and there is nothing but beautiful sunshine. We need to dry out a bit after all the wonderful rains.

Thanks to Janet for allowing me to share her photos with you here. One more of Janet's photos will be in Thursday's edition of the Independent Coast Observer in my column.

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Marcelia Fosse took this photo on Thanksgiving morning, another reason to be grateful.

Thanksgiving sunrise by Marcelia Fosse

We had another wild storm hit the Mendonoma Coast last night. The seasonal creek that crosses our property, Quinliven Creek, has just come to life, always a reason to celebrate!

Thanks to Marcelia for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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Amy Ruegg took a walk one cold morning and this is what she found - Mother Nature created a work of art with icy leaves.

Icy foliage by Amy Ruegg (Large)

We have a lot of storms headed our way and mushrooms are appearing seemingly everywhere. Lots of Boletus edulis being found, and Chanterelles too. Fly Amanitas are also up. I'll be sharing photos of them soon!

Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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Peter Cracknell wanted to see what the Wheatfield Fork of the Gualala River looked like from the Annapolis Road Bridge. Here's what he found.

The Annapolis Road Bridge over the Wheatfield Fork by Peter Cracknell The raging Wheatfield Fork of the Gualala River by Peter Cracknell

John Sperry was out by Stump Beach, which is found at Salt Point State Park, and this is what he found - a seasonal waterfall and stormy seas.

Seasonal waterfall north of Stump Beach by John Sperry Stormy seas off Stump Beach by John Sperry Waterfall at Stump Beach by John Sperry

Now we have a chance to dry out for a few days. After 28 inches in such a short time, we deserve a pause. Hello, sunshine!

Thanks to Peter and John for allowing me to share their photos with you here.