"California's snowpack is closing out the season at an alarming 18% of average statewide, and an even more abysmal 6% of average in the northern mountains that feed California's major reservoirs."
"I want to welcome you call to probably one of the quickest snow surveys we've had - maybe one where people could actually use an umbrella."
California's snowpack has reached only 18% of the average, signaling potential challenges for the upcoming fire season. This follows a winter where dry conditions were briefly alleviated. Although precipitation levels have been near average, much of it fell as rain rather than snow, and record heat in March melted remaining snow. State reservoirs are currently above historic averages, but experts warn that the lack of snowpack could lead to an early fire season in the mountains.
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