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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.

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.