California Snowpack Above Average as State Prepares for Warmer Months

California’s snowpack sits above average for a second year as the state enters warmer months.The Department of Water Resources conducted its final snow survey of the year at the Phillips snow station, revealing significant improvements after a dry start to the water year. "Read More.

Hilary Brings Unprecedented Rainfall Totals Over 350% of Average

After Hilary passed through, the storm system significantly increased the state's August rainfall.Unprecedented amounts were observed stretching from Southern California to the Southern Sierra, encompassing Sierra County. According to data from the National Weather Service, precipitation surged up to 8 inches beyond the monthly... Read More.

Modoc Ntl Forest Snowpack Doubles 30yr Average

Modoc National Forest says the snowpack around the forest is impressive, matching that of the snowpack across the state. The Forest Service completed its largest round of snow surveys for the 2023 season.A survey was completed at Blue Lake to round out the month... Read More.

March Marching Out with Below Average Temps

A stormy week is ahead, with more systems lining up to round out the month of March.The current storm is calming down, and it is expected to stop raining later this morning and tonight. However, another weather system will be coming in tomorrow morning,... Read More.

Above Average Precipitation Expected into 1st Week of February

Wetter weather returns as the long-term Precipitation Outlook from the Climate Prediction Center shows more rain may be on the way into the first week of February. Starting next week, predictions show potential for above-normal precipitation amounts over the region.As a break in these... Read More.

Lake Almanor Lake Levels Expected to Fall Below Average

Lake Almanor is expected to be 3 to 4 feet below normal this summer. The areas below average rainfall and well below average snow pack this winter was discussed during a PG&E Lake Level Committee meeting in Chester to review the company’s seasonal recreation... Read More.

Lassen Peak Snowpack at 60% of Average for March

Due to the recent snowfall Lassen Peak gets over a foot of new snowpack that offsets the early spring melt with the recent warmer temperatures. A manual measurement of the snowpack at Lake Helen showed a depth of nearly 8 ½ feet and 43... Read More.

California’s average gas price is at a new all-time high

California's average gas price is at a new all-time high.The statewide average as of Monday, November 15 is $4.68 a gallon. That surpasses the previous record sent in October 2012 when the California average was $4.67.Triple A said heavy rainstorms in Northern California have... Read More.