US EditionCalifornia snowpack now at 90% of average, but lags in central and south
- California's snowpack is currently at 90% of average, with storms expected to add to this total next week, according to the California Department of Water Resources.
- The April measurement is critical as it marks when the snowpack typically reaches its maximum before melting into rivers and reservoirs, according to officials.
- While the snowpack has improved, areas in central and southern California remain exceptionally dry, according to DWR Director Karla Nemeth.
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California snowpack now at 90% of average, but lags in central and south
Snow in the Sierra Nevada on Friday. (Photo by Xavier Mascareñas/California Department of Water Resources) The California Department of Water Resources’ monthly snow survey on Friday showed accumulation at 90% of average, with storms forecast to bring more precipitation next week. The department performed the traditional manual survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, and released the automated measurements for the entire state. Official…
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California snowpack below average — what does this mean for water supplies?
In summary At 90% of the state historical average, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is far better than last year. But it’s nothing like the record-smashing 2023. Despite some heavy rainstorms and squalls of snow in recent months, the Sierra Nevada snowpack today stands at 90% of average, according to state officials. This year’s measurements mark a sharp uptick from a year ago, when the statewide average lagged at 38%. Still, it’s nothing like the rec…
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