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January

Winter storms begin drenching the cold state, and only low-elevation regions near the coast are free from snow. Last year’s brown slopes begin to explode with green grass, and powerful winter waves often break, making a coastal trip very worthwhile during sunny spells. The storms also cleanse the pollution from the air, making this the start of prime hiking season for views in the Bay Area—try Morgan Territory (ssss1), Mount Diablo (ssss1), San Bruno Mountain (ssss1), or Mount Tamalpais (ssss1). Redwood forests are always open for hiking on rainy days and big surf often booms below Devil’s Slide (ssss1). Crowds are all but nonexistent.

February

The wettest month of the year hammers at the state, making hiking a challenge. Stay coastal and in the Bay Area if the weather breaks. Pinnacles National Park (ssss1) is a great place to visit on sunny days. The adventurous can go looking for bald eagles around Cache Creek (ssss1), or for the abundant birdlife in Cosumnes River Preserve (ssss1) or at Tule Lake (ssss1). Crowds remain absent.