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 […]
A series of atmospheric river events with heavy rain and snow have caused California water regulators to open flood gates on water storage facilities, but the uncertainty of when Mother Nature’s faucet will shut off has experts weighing the advantages and disadvantages of letting the precious resource run free.
California’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a bang Wednesday, bringing flooded roadways, landslides and toppled trees to the southern part of the state as well as drought-busting rainfall that meant the end of water restrictions for nearly 7 million people.
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 […]
What California’s Excessive Snow, Rain Mean for State’s Reservoirs
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Fox Weatherby Andrew WulfeckA series of atmospheric river events with heavy rain and snow have caused California water regulators to open flood gates on water storage facilities, but the uncertainty of when Mother Nature’s faucet will shut off has experts weighing the advantages and disadvantages of letting the precious resource run free.
Storms End Southern California Water Restrictions for 7M
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby John Antczak and Stefanie DazioCalifornia’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a bang Wednesday, bringing flooded roadways, landslides and toppled trees to the southern part of the state as well as drought-busting rainfall that meant the end of water restrictions for nearly 7 million people.