snowpack, California

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 more rain and snow.
California Snowpack Falls to 65% of Normal After Dry January
The California winter snowpack, which typically supplies a third of the state's water, has declined to 65% of normal after a dry January.
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.
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 manual survey recorded 22.5 inches of snow depth and a
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.
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 Resources’ second snow survey of the season. The survey was conducted
Where California's snowpack sits after second snow survey of 2025
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'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 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,
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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 ...
WA’s sunny days spell trouble for snowpack
One water manager described the situation — below-normal snowpack coupled with a statewide drought emergency — as "ominous." ...
Avalanche warning affecting Lake Tahoe until early Monday morning, says the NWS
The NWS Reno NV reported an avalanche warning at 5:43 a.m. on Sunday in effect until Monday at 4 a.m. The NWS states, "The ...
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Weekend storm coming as Utah County mountain snowpack levels remain below average
Below-average snowpack this season in Northern Utah may be boosted by a large snowstorm coming Saturday, though the heaviest ...
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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 ...