Nothing brings home the fact that we’ve received a lot of rain this year like a walk along the American River, where we find our usual plein air painting spots completely underwater.
High water
High water
High water
High water
High water
High water
High water
Officially, we’re still in a drought. All the water in the photographs is headed for the sea; it’s already likely passed through several reservoirs. Another series of storms is on the way, one an atmospheric river (or pineapple express) that’s likely to dump over two inches of rain in a couple of days here in Sacramento, and possibly over a foot in the foothills.
With all this rain, it’s a good time to plan landscapes, but not to install them. Things are simply too wet out there!