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Yes, I Know It's Not Kansas -- But It Was A Windy Night in Pasadena CA and the San Gabriel Valley

By Michael Jacobs

Industry Observer CalDRE #01165532

December 01, 2011 12:54 PM

Yes, I Know It's Not Kansas -- But It Was A Windy Night in Pasadena CA and the San Gabriel Valley

I am well aware that to the outside world, Californians are often accussed of being somewhat wimpy when it comes to difficult weather situations. Well, we had some pretty wild winds overnight in the Pasadena, California area and throughout the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley. Some reports stated the winds were up to 100 miles per hour. Others have said nothing like this has occurred in over fifty years. Many said they couldn't sleep. Animals were restless.

It was certainly not business as usual today. Power is still out for many. Businesses closed. Schools shuttered. And then there were the trees...... Our area is known for the many majestic trees lining our streets...it was sad to see many had fallen overnight.

If you need to travel .... do so safely. Schools in Pasadena, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Duarte, Temple City and Monrovia will be closed Friday, December 2 to allow time for additional clean-up. La Canada Flintridge students will be notified Friday morning. Surprisingly, it was reported that San Marino Unified Schools will be open -- even though many in the city are still without power.

Michael Jacobs Pasadena CA/San Gabriel Valley Realtor

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Michael Jacobs is a Realtor who serves the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley communities as well as the adjacent northeast foothill communities within the city of Los Angeles and can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com.

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Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Michael -- mother nature is really at work this autumn. We still have not cleaned up entirely from the freak snow storm in October. I hope you stay safe and that everyone is out of harms way.

Dec 01, 2011 12:57 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Albuquerque is getting what you got last night... UGH! Winds 88 MPH and 36º now. The later in the night the worse it's suppose to get. The winds have wrecked our backyard. Parts of the city is without power and roofs have been turned over. Of course sand is blowing so hard it cuts the skin so we're pretty much inside for the night. Mother Nature.......Paying us back for all we do to her perhaps?

Dec 01, 2011 01:52 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my goodness! I was talking to a friend in Los Angeles last night and she told me about the hurricane winds and I said the same exact thing, "Wait, this isn't Kansas we're talking about here!" Hope all is well with you and yours and that you have your power back and that life returns to some sense of normalcy tomorrow.

Dec 01, 2011 03:19 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Yowza, that is some hefty damage there Michael, I hope you managed to get through it unscathed.

Dec 01, 2011 04:01 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Joan - you are right, across this country we have experienced some pretty interesting(and at times pretty wild) weather occurences recently.

John - your comment reminds me of that classic television commercial from many years ago -- it's not nice to fool Mother Nature, is it? I hope the wind does not cause any mishaps.

Debe - the prediction from the weather forecasters is that there will be wind again tonight but not as bad as last night.

Roger - I'm lucky as there is still power in my neighborhood but some of the surrounding areas have not fared as well.

Dec 01, 2011 04:11 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

The late news just said we're now under a winter storm watch / warning. I think that Mother Nature commercial wasn't too far off. Paybacks!

Dec 01, 2011 04:27 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

John - Indeed! You gotta be careful. Be safe.

Dec 01, 2011 04:45 PM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

My eyes lit up when I saw your pictures. The gas station looks horrible. Hope all is well on the west Michael!

Dec 02, 2011 04:59 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Will - the winds have calmed but there are still alot of trees and power lines(not to mention power in some areas) that need to be cleared.

Dec 02, 2011 05:32 AM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Michael. Boy this is crazy. i guess I really can't complain about a little snow when you are dealing with this type of damage from the wind. Hold on to your hat.

Dec 02, 2011 08:09 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Belinda - the forecast is for some more wind but not as intense -- I'll hold my hat if you keep your snow boots handy.

Dec 02, 2011 10:06 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

I am so thankful that your own property wasn't damaged, Michael. Not only are these storms scary, but they are so inconvenient in all the work it takes to repair what Mother Nature blew down or away.

Dec 06, 2011 11:58 PM

TODD PICCONI INLANDEMPIRE & SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY, CA

TODD PICCONI REAL ESTATE - Dana Point, CA

Personal Engagement,Precision, and Professionalism

WOW, Michael!

That was crazy...nature has it's way of doing things...who are we to tell it what to do?

Wishing all safety, great health and fun this holiday!

Great presentation :)

Dec 14, 2011 11:20 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

I watch Jay Leno and I see he keeps talking about this. I can't believe how much wind you are getting. Let's just hope the rains don't follow!

Dec 15, 2011 04:36 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Suzanne - you're always going to be on the right track when you respect Mother Nature.

Todd P - thanks so much.

Todd C - well, we had some light sprinkles and today it is in the 80s. Strange weather all across the globe it seems.

Jan 01, 2012 01:22 PM

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

I can't even imagine that. We had winds up to 45 mph Thanksgiving night....and that was enough to make me wonder.

Nov 24, 2012 05:52 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Ron -- we're approaching the one year anniversary of this horrific wind -- it was definitely powerful and we are still seeing the results of too many of the area's trees destroyed.

Nov 24, 2012 06:27 AM