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California Weather: Sunshine, Snow & Everything Between

Is it going to fog, flood, or maybe something worse? The summers are blistering inland with highs reaching over 100, expect hoodie weather by beaches, and pack a jacket for the winter rain trains and Sierra powder. Here's what else is going on around California that will impact the time you spend outside.

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Jessica Montes

California Local Expert

Jessica, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move

Jessica is a born and raised Angeleno who has spent 30 years bouncing between East LA, the Westside, and the Valley, usually with a trunk full of boxes and a strong opinion about neighborhoods. She moved eight times between 2013 and 2023 and genuinely loves it, especially the decluttering part and the chance to reinvent herself with each new move. A former teacher of eight years, she has taught everyone from pre K kids learning their ABCs to high schoolers stressing over college essays. She loves California for the beaches, sunshine, hidden lakes, and hikes that feel like they belong in another state entirely. Her guilty pleasure is the Custard Front Drive donut from Donut Friend, she road trips whenever possible, and she is slowly working through a bucket list of every national park. She lives with two bonded cats, Marty the black cat and Jelly the tabby. At Snappy Scout, Jessica edits California guides with deep local instincts built over decades of real CA living.

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My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in California

I love apple picking in Fall in Oakglen. Most farms make it a whole, family-friendly event where you can poke through corn mazes, ride tractors, and make your own cider. You’ll try apple varieties you’ve never heard of that have the perfect crunch.