It’s mindblowing that Sonoma County is buried under a marine layer for weeks while the coast from Bodega Bay to Big Sur is sunny. Big Sur is having a spectacular streak of sunshine: no rain, no fog, no wind. Yeah, I know. Big Sur a balmy 74 degrees and Healdsburg fogged-in with high temps in the 40s? What’s up with that?
Weather is wild. Especially now, with the Pacific Northwest (PNW) experiencing a 100-year-flood event. Over 17 inches of rain fell in five days, washing out Hwy 2. An atmospheric river of warm rain melted 3 feet of existing snow in the mountains. Fifty miles of Hwy 2 is closed from mudslides, including one washing the road into the Wenatchee River. The road’s been closed for 6 days with no opening in sight. Reportedly, alternate routes are unavailable leaving many towns isolated. Climate change—big “C” or small “c”—something is going on.
Fun facts: Big Sur is known for many things: a rugged coastline, an iconic lighthouse, foggy conditions, redwoods, writers, artists, counterculture gatherings, iconic campgrounds and cozy cottage inns. Worthwhile stops include: the Henry Miller Memorial Library, Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn and the Esalen Institute…