US EditionCalifornia needs more snow accumulation to bolster 2026 water supplies, officials say
Recent storms raised California's snow water equivalent to 71% of average, aiding reservoir levels that now exceed 120% of historic averages, officials said.
- California officials will conduct their first snowpack measurement of the season at Phillips Station in the Sierra on Tuesday.
- The California Department of Water Resources states that snow is crucial for the state's water supply.
- The current statewide snowpack is at 71% of average, with the Northern Region at 51%, Central at 72%, and Southern at 94%, according to data from DWR.
- DWR Director Karla Nemeth expressed satisfaction with the recent snowfall after a dry December, stating it helps build a solid snowpack base.
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California snowpack at 71% of average in season’s first survey
California officials on Tuesday released results from the season’s first snowpack measurement, offering a snapshot of the state’s water outlook. The California Department of Water Resources conducted a survey at Phillips Station on Highway 50 in the Sierra Nevada to assess snow accumulation following recent storms. The water year, which began in October, started slowly [...]
Late December storms deliver much-needed snowpack, water supply for California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 5 inches, which is 50% of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast. Statewide, the snowpack is 71% of average fo…
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