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United States

Netherland Bulb Company

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By Gail Morris

May 30, 2019

Unusually Cool Weather Continues!

Unseasonable low temperatures shattered records throughout the West as cool air and rain worked their way through the region. Even in the South, high temperatures hovered in the middle 70’s rather than the average highs this time of year near 100. Intense storms pummeled parts of California and late season snow covered the higher mountain terrains where monarchs are usually found in late May.

Monarchs Reach State of Washington!

The week was cool over much of the West with gusty winds and periods of rain. Late season snow covered the higher mountain ranges. But reports of monarchs, eggs, larvae and pupae continued in the warmer coastal California region from San Diego to San Francisco, as well as the lower deserts in California and Arizona. There was a surprise, too, with an unusual first monarch report from the state of Washington!