National Weather Service offices and other reputable meteorologists in California have been doing rumor control about the coming stormy period. Chatter on social media from unreliable sources had implied that the entire state will soon be underwater.
Despite forecasts of heavy rain and possible flooding in the coming days, state water managers are warning that the “snow drought” in California’s Sierra Nevada could remain for the rest of the winter and into the spring.
New Mexico is teaming up with Google to hunt for leaky water pipes using satellite imagery as the drought-stricken state prepares for a future in which growing demand puts more pressure on already dwindling drinking water supplies.
The water content of California’s mountain snowpack was just over half of the normal average on Tuesday, a modest increase from Jan. 1 but still far below the usual, state officials said.
Officials say they expect to release some water from the Oroville Dam’s main spillway on Wednesday. The operation comes as a strong atmospheric river sets its sights on Northern California.
Big Storms Are Coming, But Feared Widespread Disaster Isn’t Looming
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Voice of San Diegoby Robert KrierNational Weather Service offices and other reputable meteorologists in California have been doing rumor control about the coming stormy period. Chatter on social media from unreliable sources had implied that the entire state will soon be underwater.
A Warm Winter has Left California’s Snowpack in a Dismal State. Will the New Storms Help?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesDespite forecasts of heavy rain and possible flooding in the coming days, state water managers are warning that the “snow drought” in California’s Sierra Nevada could remain for the rest of the winter and into the spring.
Spring A Leak? Google Will Find it Through a New Partnership Aimed at Saving Water in New Mexico
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Susan Montoya BryanNew Mexico is teaming up with Google to hunt for leaky water pipes using satellite imagery as the drought-stricken state prepares for a future in which growing demand puts more pressure on already dwindling drinking water supplies.
Water Content of California’s Snowpack is Well Below Normal, But a New Round of Storms Approaches
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /NBC (Bay Area)The water content of California’s mountain snowpack was just over half of the normal average on Tuesday, a modest increase from Jan. 1 but still far below the usual, state officials said.
Oroville Dam to See Some Water Releases Ahead of Atmospheric River Headed to California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /CBS News (Sacramento)by Cecilio PadillaOfficials say they expect to release some water from the Oroville Dam’s main spillway on Wednesday. The operation comes as a strong atmospheric river sets its sights on Northern California.
Track the Latest Atmospheric Rivers to Hit California and the Pacific Northwest
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /The New York Timesby William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Martín González Gómez, Judson Jones and Bea MalskyA pair of atmospheric rivers is expected to hit the Western United States and Canada in the coming days.