We’ve needed this. After weeks of parched hills and brown grasses sighing in drought-thirst, the skies over Nevada County finally opened. In the past two days, steady rain has fallen — not the sheeting storms that leave scars, but the gentle, deep kind of rain that soaks into the bones of the earth, reminds the creeks they still exist, and gives hope to seeds waiting in quiet.
It’s the kind of rain you don’t curse. You whisper thanks.
Forecast at a Glance
Here’s how the week ahead looks across Nevada County:
| Wed, Oct 1 Mid-60s / Upper-50s Overcast with on-and-off showers |
| Thu, Oct 2 Upper-60s / Mid-50s Cloudy with scattered showers |
| Fri, Oct 3 Low-70s / Upper-50s Light showers, cloudy skies by night |
| Sat, Oct 4 Mid-70s / Upper-50s Sunnier skies returning and pleasant |
This rain matters for so many reasons. It offers fire-season relief, with the moisture lowering immediate wildfire risks and giving us all a brief exhale. Every drop also counts toward drought support, slowly replenishing our thirsty soil and long-quiet creeks. Beyond the practical, the shift in weather signals autumn’s arrival — cooler days, softer light, and the comfort of layering up. And maybe most importantly, rain changes our rhythm as a community, nudging us indoors, slowing us down, and making gatherings feel more intimate and connected.
Tips for the Week
Layer up: Mornings will be cool, evenings colder. A jacket and umbrella are your best friends through Friday.
Trail caution: Wet ground means slippery footing — take it slow.
Plan the sunny reset: Saturday looks like the day for outdoor chores or a crisp fall hike.
Lean into coziness: Use the rainy windows midweek to brew tea, read, or catch up on projects that thrive in quieter weather.
This week’s weather feels like a pause, a reset. The rain we’ve received and the showers ahead remind us that the earth still knows how to heal itself when given time and water.
I hope the rest of your week stays beautifully soaked, and maybe try to steal a moment to just be in the rain. Because let’s be real — whatever you’re feeling, whether it’s joy, anger, sorrow, or something in between, nothing brings you back to center faster than a moment in the rain. As for me, I’ll be curled up with a book, my little ones, and every fuzzy blanket I can get my hands on.
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