Week Ending 2025-03-30

The growing season is in full swing across the Santa Lucia Highlands, with canopy development accelerating under continued mild, dry, and windy conditions. Daytime highs averaged 65.5°F this week, with nighttime lows at 42.4°F and a weekly mean temperature of 53.4°F. Soil temperature held steady at 57.0°F, further supporting active vine growth.
Rainfall was negligible, with just 0.08 inches recorded for the week. Evapotranspiration increased to 1.02 inches, marking the highest value of the season so far, while wind remained a dominant factor—daily peak speeds averaged 16.2 mph, and the highest gust reached 21.7 mph on March 25. Mean wind speed for the week climbed to 8.1 mph.

These conditions are drawing down soil moisture reserves rapidly. As canopy growth continues and bloom approaches, water management is becoming increasingly important. The current pattern of warm, windy, and dry weather means we will need to keep a close eye on soil profiles and support new growth as spring progresses.