I think it's safe to say - as sad as it is - that any lasting fall color in Southern California is coming to an end. Last night, extremely strong Santa Ana winds swept across the region, pushing a plethora of color to the ground. The high gusts experienced so far are are expected to continue through Friday.
And wind did not only affect Southern California: it took to the Sacramento area Wednesday, leaving California Fall Color blogger John Poimiroo with two striking before-and-after photos; over at Mammoth Mountain, a gust reached up to 150 mph; and Lake Tahoe experienced some decent wave action.
Now that this leaf peeping season is coming to an end, it's time to think about where you want to go next year (I'd really like to see this beautiful scene in person). Start with this post of ours: The 7 Best Spots for Fall Color in California.
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Photos: The Wildflower Bloom at Figueroa Mountain
The showing of wildflowers was definitely down, but for a year light in rain, the display of California poppies and grape soda lupine near Figueroa Mountain and Catway roads was still had that "wow" factor
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What to do if You Meet a Black Bear on a Hiking Trail (or City Street)
Bear attacks are rare in California, but as our cities and bear country continue to grow closer to each other, your chances of meeting a bear habituated to human presence increases.
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Hiking to the Second Waterfall at Eaton Canyon? Officials Say Don't
After 60 rescues and two deaths in 2011, officials want the public to stop trying to hike to the second water fall at Eaton Canyon.
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Road Trip: 'Half-Hour's Worth' of Blooming California Poppies Near Yosemite
Perhaps the most intense display in full bloom right now is just outside Yosemite National Park in the Merced River Canyon.
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