After a month of huge blizzards and “atmospheric river” storms, the Sierra Nevada snowpack — source of a third of California’s drinking water — is 177 percent of the historic average, the biggest in more than two decades. The last time there was this much snow on Feb. 1 in the Sierra was in 1995. […]
In their recent commentary, “More dams won’t do it, time for a fresh approach on water,” the writers are spot-on in referencing the need for multiple solutions to solving California’s water challenges, especially in the face of anticipated climate change. However, they miss several important points about the value of new water storage in California. Historically, […]
As the The Valley is slammed with rain and storms, the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is coming in under average for snow fall totals, which accounts for nearly 30 percent of drinking water for all Californian. The under average conditions brings up the question, does California need more water infrastructure? The state already has a […]
El Nino, La Nina, and El Nino again? Its all too much sometimes, isn’t it? Rest assured that this is very early in the game to be talking about El Nino coming back this fall, but a few things are happening in the background to make me think that it’s at least a possibility.
If you were hoping for a reprieve after Redding received nearly double its normal rainfall for January, the first week of the month might disappoint. “We have another Pacific storm moving in tonight into Saturday but the heaviest precipitation should be Thursday and Friday,” said Idamis Del Valle, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. […]
Months of wet weather have washed away much of the drought that plagued California over the last four years. With local reservoirs in Santa Clara County now filled to the brim and a healthy snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, water district board members agreed last Tuesday night to walk back mandatory water restrictions, while still […]
Sierra Nevada Snowpack Is Biggest In 22 Years — And More Snow Is On The Way
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)by Paul RogersAfter a month of huge blizzards and “atmospheric river” storms, the Sierra Nevada snowpack — source of a third of California’s drinking water — is 177 percent of the historic average, the biggest in more than two decades. The last time there was this much snow on Feb. 1 in the Sierra was in 1995. […]
OPINION: Fixing California Water Storage Is Not Zero-Sum Game
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /East Bay Timesby Jill DuerigIn their recent commentary, “More dams won’t do it, time for a fresh approach on water,” the writers are spot-on in referencing the need for multiple solutions to solving California’s water challenges, especially in the face of anticipated climate change. However, they miss several important points about the value of new water storage in California. Historically, […]
Verify: Does California Need More Water Infrastructure?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ABC10 (Sacramento)by Giacomo LucaAs the The Valley is slammed with rain and storms, the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is coming in under average for snow fall totals, which accounts for nearly 30 percent of drinking water for all Californian. The under average conditions brings up the question, does California need more water infrastructure? The state already has a […]
Could El Nino Come Back?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /ABC10 (Sacramento)by Rob CarlmarkEl Nino, La Nina, and El Nino again? Its all too much sometimes, isn’t it? Rest assured that this is very early in the game to be talking about El Nino coming back this fall, but a few things are happening in the background to make me think that it’s at least a possibility.
February Begins With Week Of Rain For Redding
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Record Searchlight (Redding)by Sean J LongoriaIf you were hoping for a reprieve after Redding received nearly double its normal rainfall for January, the first week of the month might disappoint. “We have another Pacific storm moving in tonight into Saturday but the heaviest precipitation should be Thursday and Friday,” said Idamis Del Valle, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. […]
Long Drought Ends For Santa Clara County
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Mountain View Voice (As published by Palo Alto Online)by Kevin ForestieriMonths of wet weather have washed away much of the drought that plagued California over the last four years. With local reservoirs in Santa Clara County now filled to the brim and a healthy snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, water district board members agreed last Tuesday night to walk back mandatory water restrictions, while still […]