"The storm is also expected to hit the Sierra Nevada, adding up to three feet to the dwindling snowpack at elevations about 7,000 feet."
"At the beginning of the month, the Sierra's snowpack was just 18% of its April 1 average, marking a concerning trend for water availability."
""This is how droughts start," Aaron Baker, the chief operating officer for the Santa Clara Valley Water District, warned regarding the current weather patterns."
""Extended guidance from the Climate Prediction Center leans towards temperatures and rain totals above seasonal averages for the last days of April into the first days of May.""
A storm is anticipated to add up to three feet of snow to the Sierra Nevada, which is crucial for the snowpack at higher elevations. The snowpack was only 18% of its average earlier this month, impacting water availability for agriculture and cities. Early spring weather has led to early ski resort closures. While California's reservoirs are currently in good condition, officials warn that ongoing record-breaking weather could lead to drought conditions. The Bay Area may experience above-average precipitation in late April and early May.
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