LADWP announces annual Mono Lake level reading, taking final measurement with Mono Lake Committee LA Department of Water and Power Ecosystems April 3, 2026Mono Lake’s surface elevation measured 6,382.75 feet above sea level Press release from the LA DWP Today, the Los Angeles...
CAL MATTERS: Sparse snowpack in California fuels concern over fast-approaching fire season Cal Matters Hydrology April 2, 2026With reservoirs brimming — but snowpack abysmal — experts warn of a potentially early fire season. By Rachel Becker, Cal...
SNOW SURVEY: Record hot, dry march wipes out California snowpack, leaving no measurable snow for April survey Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology April 1, 2026Warm storms and high‑elevation rain accelerate melt months ahead of schedule, impacting water supply for the remainder of the year...
DWR: February storms provide a much-needed boost but statewide snowpack remains below average Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology February 27, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the third snow survey of the...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Dry weather delivers blow to California snowpack Courthouse News Service Current Conditions January 31, 2026The state Department of Water Resources said rain is unlikely over the next two weeks. By Alan Riquelmy, Courthouse News...
DWR: Dry January cuts into early-season snowpack gains: Statewide, the snowpack is 59% Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology January 30, 2026As dry conditions reduce snowpack levels, seasonal outlook remains uncertain From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water...
DWR: Late December Storms Deliver Much-Needed Snowpack and Water Supply for California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Hydrology December 30, 2025Series of atmospheric rivers provided significant snowpack gains, boosted water supply statewide Press release from the Department of Water Resources...
CAL MATTERS: California snowpack below average — what does this mean for water supplies? Cal Matters Current Conditions 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) Current Conditions 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) Current Conditions 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) Current Conditions 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 Current Conditions 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) Current Conditions 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 Current Conditions 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) Current Conditions April 2, 2024After a dry start to the year, March storms provided boost to snowpack but runoff will be the key to...
