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Sierra Nevada snowpack declines after very dry January — but promising storms are arriving to replenish it
The statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack, which provides nearly one-third of California’s water supply, began the year in good shape, at 108% of normal.
California snowpack falls well below average in January. Will back-to-back Sierra storms help?
California’s snowpack is “behind the 8-ball” but water officials are hopeful that a pair of storms sweeping through Northern California starting Friday will boost storage in the Sierra Nevada, which dipped well below average following a significantly dry January.
California snowpack takes a hit after a dry January, snow survey reveals
A dry January has blunted early-season gains in California’s snowpack, state water officials said on Friday. The second manual snow survey of the season at Phillips Station revealed a snow depth of 22.5 inches and a snow water equivalent of 8 inches. That represented 46% of the average for the date and 33% of the April 1 average.
California's second snowpack survey of season falters compared to January. See the results
California’s second snowpack survey of season saw significant depletions of crucial mountain snow levels compared to the season’s first survey at the beginning of the year.
California snowpack is below average, but anticipated winter storms could change that
California's snowpack stands at 65% of average for this time of year. After a dry January, major storms are forecast to bring more rain and snow.
Dry January drops California snowpack "well below average" despite strong start, DWR says
Despite getting off to a strong start, California's snowpack has dropped "well below average" after a dry January put a dent into the early season recording, state water officials said Friday.
California snowpack levels hitting well below average
New measurements from the California Department of Water Resources show the snowpack is well below average for this time of year. At a snowy Phillips station in the Sierra Nevada just south of Lake Tahoe on Friday afternoon,
US: Snow in California below average after January dry spell
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) carried out its second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station on Friday. The manual survey recorded a snow depth of 57 cm and a snowwater equivalent of 20 cm,
As snowflakes fall, see CA water officials measure below-average snowpack for January 2025
With storms in Northern California, state’s snowpack was 65% of normal following dry January, state water officials said at Sierra survey.
California snowpack is below average, but winter storms could change that
California's snowpack stands at 65% of average for this time of year. After a dry January, major storms are forecast to bring ...
A series of atmospheric rivers bringing heavy snow and rain to the West
In the northern Sierra Nevada, snow will fall in feet — not inches. And in the Northern California Coastal Range, a general 5 ...
Latest snowpack survey reveals California could be in for extremely dry year
California’s snowpack has fallen well below average following an extremely dry January, according to the Department of Water ...
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Snowpack dips well below average in second snow survey of the season
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the second snow survey of the season on January 31 at Phillips Station. The ...
Winter Storm Warnings for 12 States As 48 Inches of Snow To Hit
Winter weather warnings have been issued in Washington, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, ...
Latest DWR snow survey shows precipitation stagnation but storm could change outlook
The latest snow Sierra Nevada survey performed by the Department of Water Resources (DWR), shows the state’s precipitation ...
NorCal snowpack dropped from dry January, water officials say
The California Department of Water Resources conducted the second snow survey of the season in the Northern Sierra Nevada mountains on Friday. The manual survey at ...