2020 Could Bring About Another Super Bloom in Southern California?

The state of California had its first mega bloom in over a decade in 2017. But amazingly, Mother Nature decided to stage a comparable show in the state in 2018 and 2019.

The state of California had its first mega bloom in over a decade in 2017. But amazingly, Mother Nature decided to stage a comparable show in the state in 2018 and 2019. Many are already speculating as to whether she'll repeat the action in the spring of 2020.


We want to inform you, “Heck yeah, the flowers are coming!” but as of now, we just cannot. The Farmer's Almanac, on the other hand, has the ability to predict the future and claims that there may just be enough rain in the upcoming weeks to cause a bloom.

The 2020 almanac predicts that between now and February 7 the Pacific Southwest will experience a brief period of light rain, followed by cool conditions. The region will then experience more rain and possibly some showers from February 12 to 20. And if the rain does really materialize together with a period of consistently colder temperatures, it driving directions may result in a bloom in March, as it has in recent years.

Chris Hon, a senior environmental scientist at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, told the Los Angeles Times, "We have had cold weather as projected for a probable mega bloom or whatever you want to call it. "There will probably be some kind of mega bloom if we receive consistent rainfall to keep the poppies growing."

Hon is not the only person who is optimistic about the likelihood of a bloom. According to James Cornett, an eco-consultant, "it will be a good year in most places overall." We're waiting to see whether it turns out to be a terrific year, he continued.

The Coachella Valley may be the place to go if you're seeking for flowers right now, according to the Desert Sun. Cornett points out that Cathedral City has some of the best flowers. There may also be some early blooms popping up at the south entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.

However, in the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, Hon told the Times he’s already seen little sprouts rise out from the ground. That means their bloom will likely start to happen sometime in early March.

The Times reports that the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which started the flower craze, has the potential for "prominent bloom," but that more rain is needed before anyone can make any promises.

“It may be a good bloom,” Danny McCamish, senior environmental scientist, told the Los Angeles Times. "We want February to be chilly, remain below 75 degrees, and have adequate rain."

However, just in case, you might want to continue watching the Weather Channel and hoping for some additional rain. Oh, and if the bloom does occur, keep in mind to be courteous to the flowers, stay on the path, and avoid trampling the seedlings. Everyone will be able to experience the bloom in this manner.


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