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Could West Coast’s Atmospheric River Help Undo Drought Conditions? Too Early to Tell, Experts Say

/in , , /by /ABC Newsby Teddy Grant

The atmospheric river currently impacting the West Coast, while creating dangerous weather conditions for millions of people, could possibly have a chance of temporarily reversing drought conditions in states that desperately need water, experts say. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration describes atmospheric rivers as “rivers in the sky” because they’re somewhat long and narrow regions in the atmosphere that send most of the water vapor outside the tropics.

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Forecasters: Rain Could Put Damper on New Year’s Weekend Festivities

/in , /by /Times of San Diegoby Elizabeth Ireland

It was a mostly dry day Wednesday in San Diego, but another storm is on the way that could dampen New Year’s Eve celebrations. “Precipitation is over for most of San Diego County for the next couple days except for really light rain in spots until Saturday afternoon,” said National Weather Service forecaster Brian Adams, who added the storm Tuesday night dropped a half-inch to an inch of rain over much of the county.

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California Had a Watershed Climate Year, But Time is Running Out

/in , , , /by /Inside Climate Newsby Liza Gross

California made historic investments in climate measures this year, as state leaders warned of current and escalating climate risks. “We’re dealing with such extremes that all our modeling, even updated modeling, needs to be thrown out,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom when he signed more than 40 bills to fight climate change in September. “The hots are just so much hotter. The dries are so much drier.”

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End of Year Storms Bring Much-Needed Rain to San Diego. Here’s Rainfall Totals, So Far

/in , /by /NBC 7 San Diegoby Christina Bravo

A dry Southern California is soaking up rain from a series of storms that has, so far, brought a half-inch to more than an inch of rain to parts of San Diego County. The first storm reached the northern parts of the county Tuesday evening and swept southeast overnight before making its way south by Wednesday morning. A few lingering clouds could bring the occasional shower through the work-week but it’s not likely to be much, NBC 7 Meteorologist Sheena Parveen said.

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Interior Invests $84.7M for 36 Drought Resiliency Projects

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The Department of the Interior announced $84.7 million in funding for 36 drought resiliency projects in the West. The investment supports the development of innovative drought resilience efforts, such as groundwater storage, rainwater harvesting, aquifer recharge, water reuse, ion exchange treatment, and other methods to stretch existing water supplies.

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North Bay Drought Persists in 2022, Despite Preceding Downpours

/in , , /by /North Bay Business Journalby Susan Wood

North Bay farmers, fire agencies and other water stakeholders prepare to enter a new year hoping to avoid a “Groundhog Day” movie-like repeat of events akin to 2022’s. 2022 ended much like 2021, with downpours creating a sense of optimism of more consistent rain. However, if early 2023 weather patterns mimic 2022’s, the fear exists that the North Bay will see more drought in the coming years.

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Biden Signs Bill to Study Salt Lakes in Drought-Hit US West

/in , , /by /AP Newsby Sam Metz

Scientists will get $25 million to study salt lake ecosystems in the drought-stricken U.S. West, as President Joe Biden signed legislation Tuesday allocating the funds in the face of unprecedented existential threats caused by the lack of water. The funding allows the United States Geological Survey to study the hydrology of the ecosystems in and around Utah’s Great Salt Lake, California’s Mono Lake, Oregon’s Lake Albert and other saline lakes.

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Turn Off Irrigation During and After Rainstorms

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A series of storms bringing much needed rain to the San Diego region is also a reminder for residents and businesses to turn off irrigation systems when wet weather is predicted and for at least a week after significant rainfall.

While a series of atmospheric rivers is boosting Sierra snowpack and easing dry conditions statewide, there is still a long way to go to overcome three extremely dry years. Water-saving actions today can help conserve more of our most precious natural resource for when it’s needed most.

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San Diego County Student Artwork Featured in 2023 Calendar

/in , , /by /Water News Network

Six San Diego County student artists are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2023 “Water Is Life” Student Art Calendar.

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Here’s How Much Rain Fell in 30 San Diego County Communities Before Dawn Wednesday

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins

A storm out of the northeast Pacific Ocean drenched much of San Diego County before dawn on Wednesday.

Skies are expected to be dry at 5 p.m. when Oregon and North Carolina compete in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park in downtown San Diego.

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