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California Snowpack Half of Normal, El Niño Conditions Impact Winter Weather

Thursday, February 1

With winter already half over, the state snowpack is only half of what it should be.The second annual snow survey of the year was conducted on January 30th by the Department of Water Resources at the Phillips snow station in Soda Springs. Last year,... Read More.

El Nino Predictions for NE California

Thursday, November 9

El Nino is expected to persist through spring.As the storm doors widen, letting winter weather settle in with sub-freezing temperatures and mountain snow, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration climate prediction center indicates that the weather pattern that typically brings wetter conditions and above-average temperatures... Read More.

Reservoirs Thriving as Water Year Nears End: Potential El Niño Could Promise Sustained Abundance

Tuesday, August 29

As the water year approaches its end on September 30th, reservoir storage remains robust, with all reservoirs currently holding 70% to 90% of their capacity—above the average for this time of year. This data comes from the Department of Water Resources' Hydrology Center. These... Read More.

NOAA Says El Nino to Bring Wetter Conditions Again this Fall/Winter

Monday, June 12

Experts say El Nino will greatly impact global weather patterns as the Pacific Ocean begins to warm up. Meteorologists have been closely monitoring the weather pattern for months, and experts say it has officially developed. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Association’s Climate Prediction Center... Read More.

NOAA Issues El Nino Watch

Wednesday, April 19

La Nina has been officially declared over by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The weather pattern typically means cooler temperatures and heavier rain for the country's northwest, as seen this winter. Yet the NOAA says you can expect a calm period as the... Read More.