The number of vessels due to dock at the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach is increasing as labor slowdowns at West Coast port terminals have impacted supply chain operations, from trucks to rails and ocean carriers.

A series of deep low-pressure areas dropped down the West Coast through May 11th bringing scattered showers to the area at times and well below normal temperatures. The snow level was around 6,000 feet with several inches of new snow over both the Sierra and the Southern California Mountains.

The almond bloom began in the middle of February and peaked at the end of the month. Record level rainfall and unprecedented stormy conditions impacted pollination. Limited bee flight hours were reported in all growing regions.