Murrieta Weather Photos and Features

Mini Roses: Red miniature roses flourish in a Murrieta backyard. Photo courtesy of Charles Rasmussen.

Oak Meadow: A rollow meadow from atop Monument Hill at the Santa Rosa Plateau, dotted with oak trees. Photo courtesy of John Hunneman.

Valley Rainbow: A rainbow rises from the hills in this view across Murrieta and Wildomar from Bear Creek. Photo courtesy of Gary P. Mineo.

Hummingbirds Feed: Gliding around a Bear Creek feeder, a plethora of hummingbirds enjoy the valley view. Photo courtesy of Gary P. Mineo.

Jefferson Rainbow: The building at the end of the rainbow - one of the newer Murrieta office buildings. Photo courtesy of Markus Nixon.

Stormy Rays: Clouds and blue skies diffuse rays of light, streaking through the Murrieta sky from the obscured sun. Photo courtesy of Mark Ritter.

Fall Lily: A day lily reaches for the autumn sunshine, from a Murrieta backyard. Photo courtesy of Charles Rasmussem.

Valley Sunrise: The sun rises through Temecula Valley clouds, as seen from Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Ashley Carr, 12 years old.

Swirling Sunset: Storm clouds swirl above the luminescent horizon at sunset. See the full-sized version we were unable to represent here. Photo courtesy of Stacy Kerr.

Lantana Blooms: Colorful lantana flowers show a late summer bloom in the Bear Creek area. Photo courtesy of Gary P. Mineo.

Valley Clouds: Thin morning marine layer clings to the Temecula Valley, as seen from the Bear Creek area in Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Gary P. Mineo.

Quail on Stick: An alert male California Quail peers from the top of a stick at the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

Baby Lizard: Rescued from a pool, this juvenile lizard attempts to hide in plain sight. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

West Lightning: Thunderstorms from Hurricane Emily remnants shower lightning on the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Kevin Ester.

Downtown Mural: A mural marks the re-dedication of Historic Downtown Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Downtown Ruins: The walls of an old building still stand in Historic Downtown Murrieta, on 2nd Avenue. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Orange Dragonfly: Briefly visiting a Murrieta backyard, this dragonfly clings to a blade of grass. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Water Play: Kids big and small cavort in spraying water at the recent Murrieta birthday bash. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Blooming Cactus: Prickly pear cactus bloom bountifully in La Cresta. Photo courtesy of Gary P. Mineo.

Layered Sunrise: The sun rises over the silhouette of Mt. San Jacinto, and across layers of clouds. Photo courtesy of Gary P. Mineo.

Car Show: Father's Day Car Show in Murrieta was a spendid display of colorful and pampered rides. Photo courtesy of Dave Norton.

Hummingbird Nest: It won't be long before these tiny eggs hatch and two young hummingbirds hover around Murrieta neighborhoods. Photo courtesy of Jim Giannini.

Birthday Bash: Fireworks mark the Murrieta birthday bash at the California Oaks Sports Park. Photo courtesy of Tim Wood.

Welcome Weed: The spectacular Weed's Mariposa Lilies are currently blooming in Cole Canyon and other areas. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

Hangin' Out: A Tree Frog relaxes at the big vernal pool at the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

Rainbow Clouds: A reflection of a rainbow off of passing clouds swirls in the sky above Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Adobe Queen: A Matilija poppy, "Queen of the California Wildflowers," blooms in the Old Adobe Garden at the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

Eagle's Nest: Clouds stream across the Temecula Valley sky as seen from near Rancho California Road. Photo courtesy of Allen Jaszcar Photography, www.adjphotography.com.

Murrieta View: A peek north across rolling avocado groves into Murrieta from Eagle's nest near Rancho California Road. Photo courtesy of Allen Jaszcar Photography, www.adjphotography.com.

Spreading Wings: On a bright and sunny Sunday afternoon, a swallowtail butterfly tours a backyard garden. Photo courtesy of Jill Daniels.

Rest Stop: An oriole perches atop a liquid amber tree during its spring migration. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Apple Blossom: Soon to be fruit, this apple blossom opens up in a Murrieta backyard. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Spring Trio: Windmill pink blooms brightly at the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

Lake Flowers: Purple flowers accent a deep blue lake at the SCGA golf course in Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Steve Hopson.

Blue Grass Festival: Blooming blue-eyed grass blankets a hillside at the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

Field of Flowers: Wildflowers contrast with the cloudy sky near Elm and Madison in Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Allen Jaszcar Photography, www.adjphotography.com.

Northwest Sky: Wispy, thin clouds dominate this valley view across Murrieta, from Ivy Street to the foothills. Photo courtesy of Allen Jaszcar Photography, www.adjphotography.com.

Flower Blossom: Spring heralds backyard flower blooms, such as this one from a Murrieta backyard. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Murrieta Hawk: A red-shouldered hawk peers down from its tree branch perch. Photo courtesy of Tim Wood.

Vernal Pool: Plentiful rain has caused the Santa Rosa Plateau vernals to spring prominently from the ground this year. Photo courtesy of Michael Mojarro.

Johnny Jump-Ups: Plentiful wildflowers jump for the sun on the Santa Rosa Plateau. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

Bear Creek Rainbow: A rainbow stretches across the sky, overlooking the 4th hole of the Bear Creek Golf Club. Photo courtesy of Gary P. Mineo.

Keenly Alert: Clinging to fence in a Murrieta backyard, this Mockingbird seems poised to dart away at any moment. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Old Farmhouse: A sketch of a farmhouse, barn and windmill along Hayes Avenue in Murrieta. See the larger, uncropped version for much more detail. Sketch courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Cole Creek Rapids: Imagine the sound of rushing water accompanying this scene from Cole Canyon, in northwest Murrieta. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

Creek To Hills: Across Murrieta Creek near Old Town Murrieta, a green meadow leads to the western hills. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Hillside flowers: Wildflowers engulf this Bear Creek slope in orange and gold. Photo courtesy of Linda Carroll.

Backyard Flower: Bright yellow petals shine as this flower shows off in a Murrieta backyard. Photo courtesy of Sandy Wood.

Early Gold: The October rainfall has caused many wildflowers, including this Goldfield, to bloom two months earlier than normal. Photo courtesy of Darryl Medley.

White Mountains: Mt. San Gorgonio and the San Bernadino mountains tower above a green local meadow and foothills. Photo courtesy of John Gonzalez.

Through Palms: Snow-capped Mt. San Jacinto is framed between two palm trees. Photo courtesy of John Gonzalez.

2004 Photos and Features