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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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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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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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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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Atmospheric River Hits California. Here’s What That Means.

/in , , /by /CBS Newsby Kerry Breen

As the United States begins to recover from a week of severe weather that left dozens dead, more storms are already in the forecast. An atmospheric river began moving through California on Tuesday, with another atmospheric river predicted for later in the week.

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Residents With Rain Barrels Look Forward to Upcoming Storm in San Diego

/in , , /by /KPBSby Tania Thorne

Rain is in the forecast this week, and residents with rain barrels are getting ready. “Right before it rains, I make sure that they are empty so that I have space for more water,” said Robin Reed-Anderson, an Encinitas resident. She has four barrels on her property that collect rainwater.

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Series of Winter Storms is Headed for California. Here’s When Each One is Expected to Hit

/in , , /by /San Francisco Chronicleby Gerry Díaz

Bay Area residents would do well to keep their gloves handy, as they’ll be fighting a parade of storms that started on Boxing Day. Monday’s contender brought light showers and winds that evolved into heavy rainfall and intense winds by the Tuesday morning rush hour. In parts of the East Bay hills, Peninsula and North Bay highlands, winds gusted over 50 mph and were accompanied by intense rainfall across the region, where totals exceeded an inch and a quarter at both official downtown San Francisco and Oakland weather stations. More torrential downpours came down over the Santa Cruz Mountains and North Bay highlands, where stations like Felton and Mt. Tam exceeded 4 inches of rain.

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2022: So. Much. Water. News!

/in , , /by /SJV Waterby Lois Henry

Here we are nearing the end of another year. And the SJV Water team has been taking stock, reflecting and pondering the accumulation of news and events that made up 2022. (Really, we’re taking some much needed time off and I’m, personally,  “checkin’ the snow pack” –  code for skiing – and needed to stockpile some content. SHHH!)

 

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