California, snowpack and powerful storms

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.
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,
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, finding that the state's snowpack currently sits at 85 percent of average for this date.
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.
‘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 ...
Winter Weather Warnings in 5 States As 14 Inches of Snow To Hit
Around Yosemite National Park, warnings are in place between 10 p.m. PST on Saturday and 10 p.m. PST on Monday, with wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour and snow accumulations of up to 14 inches at ...
Northern California forecast: Timeline for rain, snow and drop in temperatures
Spring-like weather will continue Friday in Northern California before abrupt changes through the weekend, bringing rain and ...
Update: Yosemite under a winter weather advisory until Monday night – up to 10 inches of snow
Yosemite is included in an updated winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:57 a.m.
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Weak storm to deliver showers, mountain snow in California this weekend
A series of storms will bring some impacts to California into next week, including cooler air and some moisture, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The first storm will remain very weak as it pushes ...
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 ...
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.
California and federal government set to increase water deliveries after storms
Following storms, California is increasing its forecast of water supplies this year. The federal government also increased ...
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.