With 1.17" of rain this week, the total for March so far is 1.88, less than 1/2 the average monthly precip for March.  The rain Monday was fast and furious, and led to clogged drains and culverts with leaves and other accumulated debris washing into them.  Cooler than normal temperatures and modest sunshine limited evapotranspiration.  Nearby fields planted in wheat and sage dried out quickly.  Some plowing is occurring on moderately well drained soils, some of which is being done with tracked (as opposed to wheeled) equipment.  Sage is doing well, but wheat is not as green as usual for this time of year.  This may be due to the 2 freezes we had this week.  Garlic and kale look good.  Winter weeds continue to flourish.  Trees and shrubs are breaking bud and leafing out.  Pine trees continue to candle, but have not yet created "pollening" conditions.  Soil moisture is good in the top layers in moderate and somewhat poorly drained soils.  Road ditches have some standing water in them.