La Niña is finally over after three years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This winter has not acted like a typical La Niña winter with California getting drenched, especially in Southern California where La Niña typically signals a drier than average winter.
NOAA’s U.S. Spring Outlook indicates the abnormally wet winter will further improve drought across much of the western U.S. as the snowpack melts in the coming months. Winter precipitation, combined with recent storms, wiped out exceptional and extreme drought in California for the first time since 2020, and is expected to further improve drought conditions […]
A changing climate in California could very well mean longer periods of drought, then wetter and more intense storms when the rains finally arrive. It’s not an ideal scenario when trying to manage precious water in the Golden State. Learning how to manage California’s water for the greatest benefit — even as these new challenges come […]
Swaths of California still saturated by ruthless storms will get walloped by another atmospheric river, spawning fears of renewed flooding and forcing some residents to flee. The state has already been hammered by at least 11 atmospheric rivers this season. An atmospheric river is like a fire hose that carries saturated air from the tropics to higher latitudes, […]
Parts of California are under water, the Rocky Mountains are bracing for more snow, flood warnings are in place in Nevada, and water is being released from some Arizona reservoirs to make room for an expected bountiful spring runoff. All the moisture has helped alleviate dry conditions in many parts of the western U.S. Even […]
The southern Sierra now has the largest snowpack in recorded history (as measured by snow water equivalent). Not just for March 15, but at any time. As of Wednesday, the snowpack is 271% of normal and 260% of April 1 average.The Kings River Water Association confirms that is likely true for the upper Kings watershed […]
El Niño Expected to Develop Later in the Year, NOAA Says
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC 10 Newsby Brody Adams and Brenden MincheffLa Niña is finally over after three years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This winter has not acted like a typical La Niña winter with California getting drenched, especially in Southern California where La Niña typically signals a drier than average winter.
NOAA Spring Outlook: California Drought Cut by Half with More Relief to Come
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby NOAANOAA’s U.S. Spring Outlook indicates the abnormally wet winter will further improve drought across much of the western U.S. as the snowpack melts in the coming months. Winter precipitation, combined with recent storms, wiped out exceptional and extreme drought in California for the first time since 2020, and is expected to further improve drought conditions […]
Scripps Institution Researchers Visit Bakersfield College for Ag and Water Study
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bakersfield.comby Steven MayerA changing climate in California could very well mean longer periods of drought, then wetter and more intense storms when the rains finally arrive. It’s not an ideal scenario when trying to manage precious water in the Golden State. Learning how to manage California’s water for the greatest benefit — even as these new challenges come […]
Another Atmospheric River Will Thrash Storm-Ravaged California, Threatening More Flooding and Hurricane-force Wind Gusts
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CNNby Nouran Salahieh, Rob Shackelford and Holly YanSwaths of California still saturated by ruthless storms will get walloped by another atmospheric river, spawning fears of renewed flooding and forcing some residents to flee. The state has already been hammered by at least 11 atmospheric rivers this season. An atmospheric river is like a fire hose that carries saturated air from the tropics to higher latitudes, […]
Scientists: Largest US Reservoirs Moving in Right Direction
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /ABC Newsby Susan Montoya BryanParts of California are under water, the Rocky Mountains are bracing for more snow, flood warnings are in place in Nevada, and water is being released from some Arizona reservoirs to make room for an expected bountiful spring runoff. All the moisture has helped alleviate dry conditions in many parts of the western U.S. Even […]
Southern Sierra Has Biggest Snowpack Ever, Runoff Under Control for Now
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The SentinelThe southern Sierra now has the largest snowpack in recorded history (as measured by snow water equivalent). Not just for March 15, but at any time. As of Wednesday, the snowpack is 271% of normal and 260% of April 1 average.The Kings River Water Association confirms that is likely true for the upper Kings watershed […]