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California

California enters spring with vital snowpack above average for second year

California has above-average snowpack and healthy reservoirs for a second consecutive year.

Despite concerns of a warming world and drought worries, the state's water supply is currently stable. [ more ]

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California

Average is awesome': California pleased with result of critical snowpack survey

California's snowpack measurement at roughly 110% of average is considered rare in a changing climate.

The snowpack in California serves as a crucial water supply indicator for the state, impacting reservoirs, rivers, and soil moisture. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

'Snow drought' eases as storms bring California near-average water supplies

California's snow drought concerns easing with near-average snowpack and above-average precipitation levels.

Reservoir levels at 118% of average, snowpack at 86% of normal, and water supply forecast increasing from 10% to 15%. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

'Abnormally dry' conditions spike as California struggles with below-average snowpack

The eastern slopes of California's Sierra Nevada are drying, which could worsen drought conditions.

California's snowpack is below average for this time of year, increasing concerns about water supply in the drier summer months. [ more ]

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OMG science

Blame Climate Change For The World's Shrinking Snowpack

River basins around the world are experiencing shrinking snowpack due to climate change.

Areas with winter temperatures warmer than 17.6 degrees Celsius are particularly susceptible to rapid snow declines. [ more ]

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California

From Storms to Sunscreen: Bay Area Weather Turnaround Is Here | KQED

Climate change can lead to extreme weather swings, affecting snowpack and water supply in regions like Sierra Nevada, California. [ more ]

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California

Late Winter Storms Spare California From Drought Pain, for Now

Substantial snowfall in Sierra Nevada in California restored water resources after concerns of a drought.

Snowpack in Sierra Nevada at 110% of average ensures water supply for the coming months. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Will California's incoming blizzard finally push snowpack above normal?

Snowpack in California shows improvement from 28% to 80% of normal.

Late start of wet season has been compensated by recent storms, with a significant blizzard expected to boost snow levels. [ more ]

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California

Fresno's Rogue Festival Features Performance Of Latehomecomer, A Hmong Family Memoir | KQED

The Rogue Festival in Fresno's Tower District features local talent in various art forms.

Snowpack in the Sierra is recovering after recent storms, boosting the region's snow levels. [ more ]

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California

February's Storms Doubled California Snowpack, March Could Bring More Wet Weather | KQED

California snowpack increased due to recent storms.

Uneven snow distribution across Sierra Nevada. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Striking satellite photos show California snow replenished by recent storms

Pineapple Express storms brought significant precipitation to California and increased snowpack in the Sierras.

Satellite photos show the impact of the storms on California's snowpack, which was previously below normal levels. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

California

After winter storms, California can expect a late start to the wildfire season

Late-season winter storms filled reservoirs and boosted snowpack in California, leading to a potentially delayed wildfire season.

Above-average snowpack correlates with below-average acres burned in California according to meteorologists. [ more ]

The Atlantic

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What to Read During a Warm, Weird Winter

Winter is changing due to climate change, with record-breaking cold temperatures and low snowfall becoming more common

The decline in snowpack is most significant in the southwestern and northeastern United States [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Spring snowpack has shrunk significantly over the last 40 years due to warming

Seasonal snowpack across the Northern Hemisphere has significantly shrunk over the last 40 years due to global warming, putting millions of people at risk of worsening water instability.

River basins in the Southwestern and Northeastern United States, as well as Central and Eastern Europe, have seen the sharpest declines in snow water equivalent, with decreases of 10% to 20% per decade. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

OMG science

Climate change is shrinking snowpack in many places, study shows. And it will get worse

River basins around the world are experiencing a decline in snowpack due to climate change.

Areas with winter temperatures warmer than 17.6 degrees Celsius are particularly vulnerable to rapid and accelerating losses of snowpack. [ more ]

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California

Californians Head To Polls For Primary Election | KQED

Polling places open in California for local and statewide races including the U.S. Senate seat and Proposition 1 on mental health. Snowpack in California recovers to 104% of average due to a massive storm. First-time homebuyers in California can access the popular California Dream for All Shared Appreciation loan program. [ more ]

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California

Major Storm Dumps Snow On the Sierra as California Chases an Average Snowpack | KQED

California's snowpack increased by 26% in February, now at 80% of average.

March will be critical to determine if the snowpack finishes above or below average. [ more ]

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California

California's rainy season win: 27 million people projected to get more water

California's rainy season is in full swing with heavy downpours and flooding.

While Southern California has seen historic rainfall, Northern California is approaching its average levels. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Satellite images show revived snowpack after back-to-back storms pummeled California

Satellite photos show California's snowpack revived after back-to-back storms.

Snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada have increased after recent storms, but are still below last winter's levels. [ more ]

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Wine

Despite Historic Rains, the West's "Snow Drought" Spells Trouble for Wineries

California is experiencing a lack of snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, despite recent flooding and damage from atmospheric rivers.

The entire American West is facing a 'snow drought' with below normal snowfall measurements in 78% of monitoring stations. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Water content of California's snowpack is well below normal, but a new round of storms approaches

The water content of California's mountain snowpack is only 52% of the average to date.

Last winter had above average snowpack and filled reservoirs, but this year's El Niño has delivered below average precipitation. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

California

California's snowpack sits 'far below normal.' Will incoming atmospheric river help?

California's snowpack is below average for this time of year, posing concerns for water supply in the drier summer months.

The current water season has seen lackluster conditions, with the snowpack at only 58% of the average to date. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

More rain in the Bay Area, snow in Tahoe before a return to drier weather

Rain is expected to continue in the Bay Area through Monday, with the most significant impacts on Sunday night.

The upcoming system later in the week is not expected to be as powerful, with less than half an inch of rain predicted. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee