NOAA-UCCE Temperature Inversion Towers

*NEW* For frost protection utilizing wind machines in the Russian River watershed.

• NOAA-UCCE Russian River Inversion Tower Data
  How to use the site and interpret the data

Climate & Weather

7 Day Forecast by National Weather Service of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for Santa Rosa.

El Niño information and resources by UC ANR CA Institute for Water Resources links to experts, information and media coverage constantly updated.

Southwest Climate HUB by USDA a new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope with the challenges and stressors caused by a changing climate.

U.S. Drought Monitor by The National Drought Mitigation Center provides current drought status.

USDA Disaster and Drought Information programs and services available through USDA, coordinated with the seven agencies of the National Drought Resilience Partnership. 

Weather, Models & Degree-Days UC Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers interactive tools and models that can help you make pest management decisions based on conditions at your site.

Maven's Notebook Storm and flood management resources: radar, satellite, river stages, rainfall maps, atmospheric rivers and more. (Not affiliated with UCCE).

Timely Tips

• Gardening Tips by the Month for Sonoma County by Master Gardeners
• Preparing your garden for El Niño by SC Master Gardeners

Crop Specific

• Growing Blackberries in California(pdf) by Paul Vossen, Specialty Crops Advisor
• Peacock Spot and Cercospora Foliar Diseases on Olives(pdf) by Paul Vossen, Specialty Crops Advisor