Central Valley sees big drop in wintertime fog needed for fruit, nut crops
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 19:00
in Mathematics & Economics
California's winter tule fog has declined dramatically over the past three decades, raising a red flag for the state's multibillion dollar agricultural industry, according to researchers. The fog, a menace to drivers as it descends upon the state's Central Valley between early November and late February, is needed by fruit and nut trees to stay cool during their winter dormant period.