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 […]
It may be difficult to think about conserving water as the rain continues to pound down, causing mudslides and flooding in some areas, but the California State Water Resources Control Board is considering keeping water use restrictions in place because, despite the rain, the drought may not be over. The state water board must decide […]
Over five trillion gallons of water — much of it still locked up as snow in the mountains — fell across California in January, ending the prolonged drought in the northern part of the state. The parade of snowstorms that blasted the state in January dumped the equivalent of about 5.7 trillion gallons of water, according to researchers at Colorado […]
Northern California — including Lake County — is about to turn the page on the wettest January in 20 years, which begs the question: How much rain will February bring? The answer won’t come for another four weeks, but the entire Northern California region is expected to begin February with another storm system which could […]
Though 2016-17 turned out to be a wet winter, university and industry experts urge ranchers to continue to plan for drought in how they manage their pastures and feed. Knowing when to water and which animals to give the highest-quality supplemental feed could help cow-calf operations through the next drought, University of California Cooperative Extension […]
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 […]
As It Rains, State Considers Continuing Drought Rules
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Mountain View Voiceby Barbara WoodIt may be difficult to think about conserving water as the rain continues to pound down, causing mudslides and flooding in some areas, but the California State Water Resources Control Board is considering keeping water use restrictions in place because, despite the rain, the drought may not be over. The state water board must decide […]
5.7 Trillion Gallons Of Water Snowed On Calif. In January
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /USA Todayby Doyle RiceOver five trillion gallons of water — much of it still locked up as snow in the mountains — fell across California in January, ending the prolonged drought in the northern part of the state. The parade of snowstorms that blasted the state in January dumped the equivalent of about 5.7 trillion gallons of water, according to researchers at Colorado […]
February To Begin With Rain In Forecast
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Lake County Record-Bee (Lakeport)by Mark GomezNorthern California — including Lake County — is about to turn the page on the wettest January in 20 years, which begs the question: How much rain will February bring? The answer won’t come for another four weeks, but the entire Northern California region is expected to begin February with another storm system which could […]
Planning For Drought Still Important, Experts Say
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Capital Press (Salem, Ore.)by Tim HeardenThough 2016-17 turned out to be a wet winter, university and industry experts urge ranchers to continue to plan for drought in how they manage their pastures and feed. Knowing when to water and which animals to give the highest-quality supplemental feed could help cow-calf operations through the next drought, University of California Cooperative Extension […]