Despite the fluctuations in weather this winter, Northern California's water outlook is optimistic, with ample reservoir levels and forecasts of additional storms. The Sierra Nevada snowpack, crucial for water supply, is at 85% of its historical average, indicating improved conditions compared to recent droughts. Experts point out that if levels reach 100% by April 1, it will be a significant milestone, marking consecutive years of above-average snowfall. The current situation contrasts starkly with previous years marked by severe drought, signaling a celebratory moment for water agencies and residents alike.
We have gained over the month of February...We had a bunch of good storms. They didn't accumulate as much as we had hoped but nonetheless we'll take what we can get.
If the Sierra snowpack grows to 100% or more of its historic average by April 1, it will mark the first time in 25 years with three average or above-average years in a row.
So much of the past has been spent worrying about the drought... But now we are in a situation that comes across maybe once every 25 years or so.
...the past two winters have seen above-average rain and snow levels, which is good news considering California’s struggle with drought over the past generation.
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