January 2023 Snapshot. NOAA Climate-At-A-Glance: Global Mapping
NOAA National Centers for Environmental information, Climate at a Glance: Global Mapping, published February 2023, retrieved on February 20, 2023 from https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/climate-at-a-glance/global/mapping
Fluctuating Temperatures & Precipitation Patterns
February weather is unpredictable. Gail Morris reports that monarchs are still savoring the protection of the California overwintering sites. Estela Romero reports that monarchs are becoming more active. Is the journey north about to begin? Stay up-to-date with Journey North.
Western Monarchs Update
Surprisingly in comparison to recent years, many monarchs in the West are still savoring the protection of the California overwintering sites as we approach the end of February, a harbinger of cool weather. Mating and active flying and nectaring monarchs rule the day in the groves on sunny days. Counts continue to monitor their presence/absence.