Earlier this month July 2nd was the day in 2012 that marked the beginning of my recording the evapotranspiration at this location, the first one on CoCoRaHS in California.  Less than a month later, the Lodi station began its recordings.  And we're both still at it.  Continued dry week with a little drizzle, ETo 0.45".  Water Year at 44.24",  88.5% of average.  Average high 67.5f, low 52.3f.  Ruth Lake Reservoir at 94% on 7/2..On the Drought map, Del Norte  moved into Drought Level D2--Severe Drought, while most of Modoc county now Drought Level D1--Moderate Drought.  Local rivers continue to drop and warm up, Trinity at Hoopa and Klamath at 73 degrees.  Fires along highways 101 and 96 led to temporary closures, but contained now.  July 11th, the Redwood trees in my yard began their yearly "yellowing" of leaves a week earlier than normal.  In 15 years of observing this, July 18th has been the normal date the process begins.  However, during drought-type seasons, it can begin earlier.  This is the third time July 11th has been the beginning, while one year July 6th was the date--a very dry year.