it just has to do with the jet stream and being so close to the water. I'm right on the coast. However, it's usually cold here during the winter with a lot of rain. It has nothing to do with polution We are just on the lucky side of the mountains, and also we are right at sea level rather than freezing elevations.

Kelly - my grass never died or STOPPED growing! When I cut it yesterday it was at least five - six inches long. I actually needed to cut it in December but never got around to it. This is unusual even for here - these warmer temps are breaking some records