Given the odd weather of late, you may be aware that we are in the midst of what could be a record-setting El Niño. Rumors of a switch to La Niña later this year have also danced into the public’s ear, particularly those with an interest in commodity markets. But comprehension of such a scenario, […]
There’s a ton of rain in the forecast for California. A fire hose of moisture from the tropical Pacific Ocean is expected to take aim at the West Coast, delivering a series of storms to the Golden State. But although the weather pattern appears to be changing, the drought is not, and even a wetter-than-average […]
Assemblyman Marc Levine has introduced a bill that could put California on the road to developing a water trading market similar to one pioneered by Australia during its “millennium drought.” “I looked at how Australia dealt with its 14-year drought and saw that water transfers had a good deal to do with them using their […]
San Francisco will quench its thirst for rain once again this week when a series of storms predicted to hit The City as early as Thursday roll in, according to the National Weather Service. The storms come after a dry month for San Francisco, which pulled in a mere 0.09 inches of rainfall in February, […]
There’s a rule in California that may seem bizarre in a drought-stricken state: in the winter, reservoirs aren’t allowed to fill up completely. In fact, even as this post goes up, a handful of reservoirs are releasing water to maintain empty space. The practice, which has long inflamed combatants in California’s water wars, is due […]
After a dismally dry February, drought-weary Californians are hoping a series of storms predicted to roll through in early March blanket the Sierra Nevada with a much-needed additional layer of snow, building up the state’s vital snowpack that all but disappeared last year. Starting Friday, forecasters are predicting a chance of rain or snow for […]
El Niño, La Niña: How Do They Mess With Our Weather?
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby By Karen BraunGiven the odd weather of late, you may be aware that we are in the midst of what could be a record-setting El Niño. Rumors of a switch to La Niña later this year have also danced into the public’s ear, particularly those with an interest in commodity markets. But comprehension of such a scenario, […]
California is About to Get a Ton of Rain, But It’s Still Not Enough to Beat the Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby By Angela FritzThere’s a ton of rain in the forecast for California. A fire hose of moisture from the tropical Pacific Ocean is expected to take aim at the West Coast, delivering a series of storms to the Golden State. But although the weather pattern appears to be changing, the drought is not, and even a wetter-than-average […]
Marin Assemblyman Levine’s Bill Uses Australian Approach to Address Drought
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /Marin Independent Journal by By Richard HalsteadAssemblyman Marc Levine has introduced a bill that could put California on the road to developing a water trading market similar to one pioneered by Australia during its “millennium drought.” “I looked at how Australia dealt with its 14-year drought and saw that water transfers had a good deal to do with them using their […]
Showers Expected to Roll in After Dry February
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Francisco Examinerby By Nashelly ChavezSan Francisco will quench its thirst for rain once again this week when a series of storms predicted to hit The City as early as Thursday roll in, according to the National Weather Service. The storms come after a dry month for San Francisco, which pulled in a mere 0.09 inches of rainfall in February, […]
California Reservoirs Are Dumping Water in a Drought, but Science Could Change That
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /KQED (San Francisco)by By Lauren SommerThere’s a rule in California that may seem bizarre in a drought-stricken state: in the winter, reservoirs aren’t allowed to fill up completely. In fact, even as this post goes up, a handful of reservoirs are releasing water to maintain empty space. The practice, which has long inflamed combatants in California’s water wars, is due […]
Will El Niño’s Punch Return in March? California Snowpack Needs Renewal of Drought-Busting Storms
/in California and the U.S. /by Mike Lee /San Jose Mercury Newsby By Emily Benson and Natalie JacewiczAfter a dismally dry February, drought-weary Californians are hoping a series of storms predicted to roll through in early March blanket the Sierra Nevada with a much-needed additional layer of snow, building up the state’s vital snowpack that all but disappeared last year. Starting Friday, forecasters are predicting a chance of rain or snow for […]