CAL MATTERS: California snowpack below average — what does this mean for water supplies? Cal Matters Hydrology March 29, 2025At 90% of the state historical average, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is far better than last year. But it’s nothing...
DWR: March Delivers: Statewide snowpack at 90% of average as California approaches end of wet season Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations March 28, 2025Recent Storms Provided Much Needed Boost to the Snowpack but Southern California Still Behind in Precipitation From the Department of...
DWR: February storms help snowpack, but regional disparities remain Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations February 28, 2025While recent storms brought statewide snowpack closer to average, dry conditions returned in late February From the Department of Water...
DWR: Snowpack dips well below average in second snow survey of the season Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations January 31, 2025Extremely dry conditions in January put dent in early season start, big regional differences remaining From the Department of Water...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California snowpack promising, but more storms needed Courthouse News Service Hydrology January 3, 2025Officials said that they will have a better picture of the water supply in April. By Michael Gennaro, Courthouse News...
DWR: First snow survey of the season shows snowpack near average for California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations January 2, 2025After a warm, dry fall, recent storms provide boost to snowpack but return of dry conditions looms From the Department...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: String of storms takes California water year from rags to riches Courthouse News Service News articles April 3, 2024California experts say recent storms signal a strong comeback for the state’s water supply — but much depends on how...
THIS JUST IN … Two in a Row: April Snow Survey Shows Above Average Snowpack for Second Straight Season Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations April 2, 2024After a dry start to the year, March storms provided boost to snowpack but runoff will be the key to...
THIS JUST IN … March Snow Survey Shows Improvement for Sierra Snowpack Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology February 29, 2024As California enters the last month of the traditional snow season, snowpack is near average in most regions From the...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California officials hopeful for more snow as season nears its peak Courthouse News Service News articles January 31, 2024By Alan Riquelmy, Courthouse News Service There’s a structure that stands near a snow survey point at Phillips Station, off...
THIS JUST IN … Second Snow Survey of the Year Shows Modest Improvement for Snowpack, Conditions Remain Below Average Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations January 30, 2024From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the second snow survey of the...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Sierra snow outlook improves, but still short Courthouse News Service HydrologyNews articles January 12, 2024The lead scientist and manager with the Central Sierra Snow Lab said there’s still time for snow to fall, though...
AG ALERT: Healthy reservoir levels offset scant snowpack depths Ag Alert HydrologyNews articles January 10, 2024By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Unlike early 2023, when nonstop atmospheric river storms built a deep Sierra Nevada snowpack, replenished...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: ‘We’re dry:’ First 2024 snow survey dismal in California Courthouse News Service News articles January 3, 2024Only time will tell if the Golden State will see a big jump in precipitation like in 2023, but so...
THIS JUST IN … First Snow Survey of the Season Finds Below Average Conditions for California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water project operations January 2, 2024With Above Average Reservoir Levels, El Niño Conditions, and a Dry Start to the Water Year, California is Preparing for...