The vibrant wildflowers and poppies that bloom across Southern California state parks in spring are expected to be “limited” this season, California State Parks announced on Monday. The reason behind the forecast is below-average rainfall this winter, according to California State Parks. … This past January was the ninth driest in California since 1895, and despite recent storms that have brought rain to the region, drought conditions remain, according to a Feb. 13 drought status update from the National Integrated Drought Information System.

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