Huge storms expected to bring superb mushroom foraging for those in the know

MENDOCINO CO., 11/23/24 — Even with highway closures, flooding, and downed trees, the storms are filling Mendocino County’s mushroom hunters with anticipation. As soon as the rains end, foragers head out to find nature’s fungal treats. November, December and January are the best mushroom-hunting months, especially when blessed by heavy rain.

“I think these rains will bring lots more chanterelles in the Jackson Forest,” said San Francisco’s Boris Krasniansky, who drove up for the fungi festival last weekend.