As wet weather has continued to impact California, some reservoirs across the state are being managed with scheduled releases of water to prevent flooding, according to the California Department of Water Resources. After 14 atmospheric rivers hit back-to-back this winter, reservoirs began filling quickly. Though most of the major reservoirs aren’t full yet, several are significantly […]
After a relatively dry February, the spigot has turned back on over the North State, thanks to a series of late-winter storms in March that have brought water levels up at Lake Shasta to almost 40 feet from its crest. The lake — the state’s largest reservoir — has risen 8 feet over the past […]
No one really knows how much snow fell on the infamous Donner Party when the pioneers were trapped atop the Sierra Nevada for months and dozens died near Lake Tahoe in the winter of 1846-47. But this season has now etched its way into the history books as the second snowiest in the 77 years […]
The California Department of Water Resources announced Monday that it slowed outflows from Lake Oroville from 35,000 cubic feet per second to 27,500 cfs. According to a press release issued Monday by DWR, the reduction began at 6 p.m. Monday.
The Supreme Court on Monday appeared closely divided on whether to side with the Navajo Nation in the tribe’s high-stakes fight against the Biden administration and four states to protect its right to water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. While the court could decide the case on narrow procedural grounds, some of the more moderate […]
After weeks of atmospheric rivers slamming into Northern California, triggering flooding and landslides, the jet stream has shifted the latest blast of subtropical moisture toward Southern California, forecasters said. But it won’t be a complete miss on Tuesday. The northern edge of the river will bring moderate rain to parts of the Bay Area and […]
After 14 Atmospheric Rivers, How Full Are California’s Reservoirs?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /KTLA 5by Tori GainesAs wet weather has continued to impact California, some reservoirs across the state are being managed with scheduled releases of water to prevent flooding, according to the California Department of Water Resources. After 14 atmospheric rivers hit back-to-back this winter, reservoirs began filling quickly. Though most of the major reservoirs aren’t full yet, several are significantly […]
California Storms: Lake Shasta Now Three-Quarters Full as Rains Bring It Closer to Top
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Record Searchlightby David BendaAfter a relatively dry February, the spigot has turned back on over the North State, thanks to a series of late-winter storms in March that have brought water levels up at Lake Shasta to almost 40 feet from its crest. The lake — the state’s largest reservoir — has risen 8 feet over the past […]
No Telling How Much More Snow Coming for Sierra Nevada
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Scott SonnerNo one really knows how much snow fell on the infamous Donner Party when the pioneers were trapped atop the Sierra Nevada for months and dozens died near Lake Tahoe in the winter of 1846-47. But this season has now etched its way into the history books as the second snowiest in the 77 years […]
DWR Reduces Outflows From Lake Oroville
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Enterprise-RecordThe California Department of Water Resources announced Monday that it slowed outflows from Lake Oroville from 35,000 cubic feet per second to 27,500 cfs. According to a press release issued Monday by DWR, the reduction began at 6 p.m. Monday.
Biden May Prevail Against Navajo in SCOTUS Water Battle
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /E&E Newsby Pamela King and Jennifer YachninThe Supreme Court on Monday appeared closely divided on whether to side with the Navajo Nation in the tribe’s high-stakes fight against the Biden administration and four states to protect its right to water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. While the court could decide the case on narrow procedural grounds, some of the more moderate […]
Near Miss; Atmospheric River Shifts Toward Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS Bay AreaAfter weeks of atmospheric rivers slamming into Northern California, triggering flooding and landslides, the jet stream has shifted the latest blast of subtropical moisture toward Southern California, forecasters said. But it won’t be a complete miss on Tuesday. The northern edge of the river will bring moderate rain to parts of the Bay Area and […]