California snowpack shows promise following recent storms
Updated December 5, 2022
ROSEVILLE, CA – When it comes to water resources, the northern Sierra Nevada ice pack is a harbinger of plenty or scarcity for California’s 40 million residents and businesses. The 2022-23 storm season is off to a good start and hopes of a deadly drought winter have boosted the spirits of most but the pessimistic critics.
Previous and most destructive fire seasons Mandatory water restrictions became the norm. The West continues to experiment with what scientists consider The worst dryness in 1200 years.
California depleted reservoirs Up from last year’s dismal levels, and early snowpack is keeping hopes alive for an above-average winter in the northern Sierra as melting snow helps replenish the state’s largest reservoirs.
No matter how it rains this year, double the effort maintain Planning for the future remains the practical option.
Water content in California ice pack – December 5, 2022
region | water content (in inches) |
% Average to date | % Average for a year |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Sierra | 5.50 | 155 | 11 |
Central Sierra | 6.70 | 166 | 15th |
Southern Sierra | 6.80 | 216 | 31 |
at the state level | 6.40 | 175 | 16 |
California Snowpack – Updated March 3, 2022
region | water content (in inches) |
% Average to date | % Average for a year |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Sierra | 14.80 | 57 | 63 |
Central Sierra | 17.00 | 65 | 66 |
Southern Sierra | 14.10 | 63 | 44 |
at the state level | 15.50 | 63 | 60 |
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