The results of the annual California snow survey are in. Despite the huge increase from one year ago, snowpack is still below average for this time of year. This is a disappointing outcome after what seemed to be the best possible scenario for the state — a very strong El Niño festering in the tropical Pacific […]
A nearly average spring snowpack in the Sierra Nevada will likely prolong tough water conservation measures in drought-stricken California – although the restrictions could be loosened in some areas after an El Nino storm system drenched the northern half of the state this winter, officials said. “The message is still very strong: Conservation measures are […]
State drought surveyors will trudge through deep snow Wednesday to manually measure what could be close to a normal Sierra Nevada snowpack for this time of year. A year ago, Gov. Jerry Brown stood on the same spot — then a dusty patch of ground with no snow — to announce that the dire drought […]
California and federal officials want to delay crucial hearings on Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to build two giant water tunnels to help move water from Northern California. The 60-day delay was sought Monday by the Brown administration and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It was the second request for a delay of the hearings, currently […]
With just weeks left in California’s rainy season, El Niño has distributed uneven relief to an arid state. As a result, regulators must consider lifting state water restrictions that took effect last April in some places and not in others, the Chronicle explains. “February was incredibly warm and dry,” David Pierce, a researcher at Scripps […]
California drought Endures as Snowpack Falls Short of El Niño Expectations
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington Post by By Angela FritzThe results of the annual California snow survey are in. Despite the huge increase from one year ago, snowpack is still below average for this time of year. This is a disappointing outcome after what seemed to be the best possible scenario for the state — a very strong El Niño festering in the tropical Pacific […]
Average Snowpack Could Prolong California Water Conservation
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington Times (Washington, D.C.)by By Rich Pedroncelli and Scott SmithA nearly average spring snowpack in the Sierra Nevada will likely prolong tough water conservation measures in drought-stricken California – although the restrictions could be loosened in some areas after an El Nino storm system drenched the northern half of the state this winter, officials said. “The message is still very strong: Conservation measures are […]
Improved California Spring Snowpack Won’t End Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by KRON 4 - San Francisco)by By Scott SmithState drought surveyors will trudge through deep snow Wednesday to manually measure what could be close to a normal Sierra Nevada snowpack for this time of year. A year ago, Gov. Jerry Brown stood on the same spot — then a dusty patch of ground with no snow — to announce that the dire drought […]
California Seeks Hearing Delay for Giant Water Tunnels
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by Daily Republic - Fairfield)California and federal officials want to delay crucial hearings on Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to build two giant water tunnels to help move water from Northern California. The 60-day delay was sought Monday by the Brown administration and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It was the second request for a delay of the hearings, currently […]
Uneven El Niño Skewed North, But Water Restrictions May Ease In Parts Of CA
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /SFistby by Caleb PershanWith just weeks left in California’s rainy season, El Niño has distributed uneven relief to an arid state. As a result, regulators must consider lifting state water restrictions that took effect last April in some places and not in others, the Chronicle explains. “February was incredibly warm and dry,” David Pierce, a researcher at Scripps […]
Survey Finds Nearly Average California Snowpack, Setting Stage for Tough Decision on Water Conservation
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by The Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs, Iowa)Survey finds nearly average California snowpack, setting stage for tough decision on water conservation.