Tag Archives: Pacific Ocean

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Bob Rutemoeller photographed the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean meeting.

Where the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean meet by Bob RutemoellerYou can see the Gualala River is muddy from all the storms. The ocean is coming over the sandbar and entering the river at its mouth. It's endlessly fascinating to watch this river and its interplay with the ocean!

Thanks to Bob for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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When storms are headed our way, the Pacific Ocean becomes more active and big waves crash against sandy beaches and rocky bluffs. Sometimes the ocean mist will travel all the way up the bluffs and over Highway One. Gary Levenson-Palmer photographed the mist at Manchester Beach.

Ocean mist at Manchester Beach by Gary Levenson-Palmer (2)

Thanks to Gary for allowing me to share his beautiful photo with you here.

 

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Gary Levenson-Palmer noticed a different look to the ocean. There was a layer of green out near the horizon, an unusual sighting.

After the storms 2 by Gary Levenson-Palmer After the storms 3 by Gary Levenson-Palmer After the storms by Gary Levenson-Palmer

We had a sunny, warm day today. It's hard to believe we might have a storm tomorrow, Christmas Eve, as there isn't a cloud in sight!

Thanks to Gary for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

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Last week as a huge storm approached the Coast, the sunset was very dramatic. As I stood on our deck, camera in hand, it looked like a purple tornado cloud as the sun was setting.

Tornado storm cloud by Jeanne Jackson

And this photo I took a few moments earlier shows the big swells on the Pacific Ocean.

Big swells with tornado storm cloud by Jeanne Jackson

Mother Nature has been acting like a drama queen. But we continue to appreciate the rain. So what if the ground squishes when we walk on it! We have received over 28 inches of rain season-to-date at our home in Anchor Bay. A normal rainy season for us is about 50 inches, so we are more than halfway there and December isn't even over yet. Hooray!

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Welcome storms have been hitting the Mendonoma Coast. Those who love big crashing waves head for the bluffs to take a look at the Pacific Ocean in action. Between storms can bring some of the loveliest weather. Janet Burch recently photographed some beautiful waves off of The Sea Ranch.

The Gualala River is running high and muddy, such a welcome sight. After our bone dry January, the rains of February have been a blessing. May they continue in March!

Thanks to Janet for allowing me to share her photo with you here.