The weather was perfect for some local exploring today. Up near the top of the Santa Monica Mountain, south of Sandstone Peak, the Channel… [Read More]
October 1, 2018 The Channel Islands from the Santa Monica Mountains
If you are interested in seeing what the Channel Islands look like from the mountains above Malibu, then this is the post for you!… [Read More]
December 9, 2017 Ventura and Vicinity, Thomas Fire Smoke
The Thomas Fire, from Fillmore to Montecito and Carpenteria, persisted for much of December. On the 9th, Rook and I headed out to find… [Read More]
February 17, 2017 Local Rain Storm Pics
A big and wet winter storm blew through the local area today (Westlake Village and vicinity), and I took a drive during the mid-afternoon… [Read More]
February 17, 2017 Wind and rain storm in Westlake Village
This is a study of the weather conditions during the heavy storm that impacted Southern California, notably coastal Los Angeles and Ventura counties, on February… [Read More]
August 20, 2016 Westlake Village sunset
A large wildfire was in progress on this afternoon, well to my west, in Santa Barbara County. Even though it was more than 70… [Read More]
December 8, 2015 Offshore Missile Launch from Malibu
I work as a weather observer at local Navy airports, so I had some inside information on an offshore missile launch this morning. It… [Read More]
November 13, 2015 Local minimum temperature study
The offshore wind pattern of the past few days has spread very dry air over SoCal and has resulted in a very wide range of… [Read More]
March 1, 2015 Conejo Valley Thunderstorm
The first day of March had some fun weather possibilities…right here in my backyard. I wasn’t thinking tornadoes or severe weather, but with a… [Read More]
February 21, 2014 Mackerel Sky over WLV
The sky above Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks on the evening of January 28, 2014, was a mix of cirrus, altocumulus, and… [Read More]
February 20, 2014 Leaves, trees and life in WLV
Presented here is a smattering of images from home here in Westlake Village during the past month or two. How cool is it… [Read More]
February 20, 2014 A Hollywood Moonrise
There hasn’t been much weather to shoot locally this winter, but the city skyline is always around…if it isn’t obscured by haze. Who knows… [Read More]
December 16, 2013 Malibu sunset
On a beautiful Monday in December, with no work scheduled, should one start his Christmas shopping, or take a leisurely 25-minute drive to Malibu? … [Read More]
January 14, 2013 Cold spell for the Conejo and San Fernando valleys
This is the fourth daily installment for our current mid-winter cold spell. I get a little long-winded in the comparisons and explanations, but somebody’s got… [Read More]
January 13, 2013 continued cold spell update
Sunday, January 13th, is the 4th day of “cold” winter temperatures here in Southern California. A cold front swept through early on Thursday, the 10th,… [Read More]