Unprecedented California winter storms abundance of wildflowers spring up officials warn stay away [Video]

Stunning photos shows California superbloom: Unprecedented winter storms sees abundance of wildflowers springs up – with officials warning people to stay away

21:14 EDT 10 Apr 2023 , updated 21:14 EDT 10 Apr 2023

California‘s prolonged, wet winter has resulted in a beautiful burst of spring wildflowers carpeting the landscape of the Golden State.

The state was battered this winter by at least a dozen atmospheric rivers – long plumes of moisture from the Pacific Ocean – as well as powerful storms fueled by arctic air that produced blizzard conditions in mountainous areas. 

The wintry weather flooded homes, triggered power outages and brought much-needed rain to drought-parched agriculture, though in some cases, more water than the crops could withstand.

But now, California’s normally arid desert sands have become awash with color thanks to a rare ‘super bloom’ of poppies caused by the massive amounts of rainfall.

Rain-fed wildflowers that lay dormant for years have suddenly sprouted – creating a spectacular display …