While Nepenthe’s rain gauge only reported about .37” for the prior 24 hours ending at 6 am this morning, all the gauges down on the South Coast reported well over an inch of rain. For us, I think this indicates the end of the fire season, at least for now. As you can see,  I changed out the fire links on the right for the weather links, as I do twice a year with the seasons. Enjoy the rain, as I am.

bigsurkate

Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

View Comments

  • My rule-of-thumb is that it takes 3" of rain to close fire season. We got 2.16" so far at the bottom of Gorda Mountain, so I still consider fire to be a danger.

Share
Published by
bigsurkate

Recent Posts

No Kings Day – Sat. 10/17, both Monterey & Big Sur

NO Kings: Vote Early! Rally in Monterey, Saturday, October 17, 2-4 pm at Window on…

1 day ago

El Niño Webinar hosted by Supervisor Kate Daniels

Community Information from Supervisor Kate Daniels: To prepare for upcoming winter weather, Supervisor Daniels will…

1 day ago

One Way Traffic Control on Highway One Near Torre Canyon for the next 5 weeks.

Date:        Tuesday, October 13, 2026 District:   05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and…

3 days ago

Sunday Photos – a surprise find: 50 year old Life Magazine

I think my mother, god bless her, saved this for my daughter who was born…

5 days ago

This website uses cookies.