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An Atmospheric River Will Drench Northern California Early This Week — But Entirely Miss Greater San Diego

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

An atmospheric river will bring significant rain to Northern California Monday and Tuesday but entirely miss San Diego County, which is days away from wrapping up an otherwise wet year, the National Weather Service said.

But there will be a slight chill to the air along the San Diego coastline — the kind that reminds people that it’s a good idea to keep a sweater handy. And you’ll need your winter wetsuit before long.

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An El Niño Winter is Coming. Here’s What That Could Mean for the US

/in , , /by /CNNby Mary Gilbert

Fall has only just begun, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially since this one may look drastically different than recent years because of El Niño.

This winter will be the first in a few years to feel the effects of the phenomenon, which has a sizable impact on the weather during the coldest months of the year.

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Evolution of Drought Response and Resilience in California’s Cities

/in , , /by /California WaterBlog by Erik Porse

Drought is a regular event in California. In recent decades, California has experienced five prolonged drought periods (1976-77, 1987-1992, 2007-09, 2011-16, 2020-22). Urban water agencies have responded with investments in supply and demand management measures, which have made California’s cities more resilient to drought effects. What motivated these investments?

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90% of U.S. Counties Had a Weather Disaster Between 2011 and 2021

/in , , /by /Yale Climate Connectionsby YCC Team

Very few parts of the U.S. have been untouched by extreme weather.

According to a recent report, 90% of U.S. counties had a federally declared weather disaster between 2011 and 2021.

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Colorado River Managers Vote to Continue Conservation Program, With Tweaks, in 2024

/in , , /by /Vail Daily by Heather Sackett

Colorado River managers on Thursday decided to continue a water conservation program designed to protect critical elevations in the nation’s two largest reservoirs.

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Survey: 66% of Americans Say Water Requires More Federal Funding

/in , /by /Water Finance and Management by WFM Staff

The American Business Water Coalition (ABWC), a national organization comprised of water-reliant businesses, has released a “U.S. Water Infrastructure Funding and Business Risks Survey,” examining voter opinions across a wide spectrum of water issues.

The survey focused on water issues such as water quality, federal infrastructure funding and perceived risk to U.S. businesses and local communities from potential water-related crises.

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San Diego County Water Authority Honored for Climate Change Efforts

/in , , /by /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

The San Diego County Water Authority has earned Climate Registered gold status from The Climate Registry for the fourth consecutive year. The Water Authority was recognized for verifying and publicly reporting its greenhouse gas emissions, an effort that fosters transparency for the agency’s climate mitigation initiatives and helps the agency track and validate emissions reductions in the future.

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Major Reservoir Upgrade is Part of Poway Water Infrastructure Program

/in , , /by /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Construction on the City of Poway’s clearwell replacement is anticipated to begin this fall following the award of contract to Gateway Pacific Contractors, Inc. The contract was awarded at the Sept. 19 Poway City Council meeting.

The clearwell is Poway’s major storage reservoir for water treated at the water treatment plant, prior to being distributed to Poway water customers.

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El Niño is Getting Stronger, and Odds Are Tilting Toward Another Wet Winter for California

/in , , /by /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley Smith

On the heels of a record-setting wet and warm August, forecasters on Thursday announced that El Niño is gaining strength and will almost certainly persist into 2024.

El Niño, the warm phase of the El Niño-La Niña Southern Oscillation pattern, is a major driver of weather worldwide and is often associated with hotter global temperatures and wetter conditions in California.

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Atmospheric River Forecast to Bring Rain to Northern California

/in , , /by /SF Gateby Amy Graff

A moisture-rich atmospheric river that’s being called the first storm of the season is forecast to deliver rain to Northern California as early as Sunday night with the chance for showers continuing into Monday and Tuesday. Eureka and areas to the north are expected to see the heaviest rainfall with totals of 1 to 3 inches, while the Bay Area is likely to receive only light showers, according to the National Weather Service.

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