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California's snowpack remains below average despite powerful storms in early February
SACRAMENTO – California's snowpack remains below average despite several powerful storms providing a boost in February. The California Department of Water Resources conducted its third snow survey of the season on Friday at Phillips Station,
California snowpack rebounds amid a wobbly winter, with more storms on the way
At this point, California is set to have a near-average Sierra Nevada snowpack, and at least three more storms this season will likely give it a necessary boost.
It's been a warm winter, and California's snowpack shows it
California's snowpack is now 85% of average, with more snow in the northern Sierra and less in the south. Amid warming winters, the state is seeing less snow at lower elevations.
California snowpack levels still below average
Thanks to recent storms, California's snowpack has gradually improved over the last few weeks. New measurements from the State Department of Water Resources’ third snow survey of 2025 show the snowpack is fairing better than in January,
‘I’m still nervous’: California’s vital snowpack below normal as winter winds down
The big storms that pounded California in early February, after a terribly dry January, did only so much to boost the state’s lackluster snow levels. Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, southern Cascades and Trinity mountains measured 85% of average,
Winter weather advisory issued for California from Saturday to Monday – up to 10 inches of snow
On Friday at 11:02 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the NWS Hanford CA valid from Saturday 10 p.m. until Monday ...
California Water Officials Warn of 'Extreme Swings' in Weather
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the third snow survey of the season on Friday, and the results prompted officials to warn water managers to be wary of "extreme swings" in ...
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Snow, freezing rain pummel mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding
Snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states, while California readies for a storm that could flood areas ravaged by the recent wil ...
California on 'high alert' as looming storm threatens flooding, mudslides, heavy snow
An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash ...
Northern California snow impacts: Sierra chain controls dropped on I-80
Northern California is seeing a light round of rain and snow on Wednesday. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Sierra elevations ...
Walters: California can’t store the water from huge atmospheric rivers
As climate change brings more rain than snow, building more reservoirs would reduce state’s dependence on snowpacks.
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California snowpack is below average, but winter storms could change that
“Some of it will run off. We’ll get some snow, but we just don’t know how much.” On average, the Sierra snowpack supplies about 30% of California’s water. The storms will likely push ...
Northern California forecast: Warm Thursday, but temperatures will drop as rain, snow to return
While spring-like temperatures will continue Thursday in Northern California, cooler and wetter weather is expected to return.
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California Gets Warning About Water Supply
The Sierra Nevada snowpack provides around 30 percent of California's water needs. In the spring, the snow melts and supplements local rivers and reservoirs to carry them through the dry summer ...
California snowpack dips down, but won't impact Bay Area water levels, officials say
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The statewide snowpack survey took a turn back towards average after a significant dip from January ...