Bombtober” some called it, when an incredible atmospheric river drenched the drought-stricken soils and mountains of California. We all danced and rejoiced, and much thought, and may still think, that we made it through the recent stretch of drought. Was it realistic to believe that a few days of heavy rain could undo the harm […]
On the heels of the driest ever start to the year in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday issued a sweeping executive order calling on local water suppliers to implement more aggressive conservation measures as reservoirs dwindle and residents backslide in their efforts to cut back. Specifically, the order requires that urban water suppliers activate “Level 2″ […]
California’s winter snowpack is suffering after the state saw historically dry weather in January and February, and March is headed down the same track. An early spring heat wave this week brought record-breaking temperatures that accelerated snowmelt. On Friday, the snowpack — which historically has provided about a third of the state’s water supply — […]
The people, economy, and ecosystems of the Pacific coast states of California, Oregon and Washington are highly dependent on cool-season atmospheric rivers for their annual water supply. These long, narrow flows of saturated air can transport enormous amounts of water vapor – roughly equivalent to the flow at the mouth of the Mississippi River. They […]
Flood advisories and warnings are up for parts of Southern California as a vigorous storm system from the Pacific Ocean sweeps across the region. The rain is welcome news given the drought conditions, but the intense downpours could prove disruptive. The National Weather Service is predicting widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches through Monday […]
Approaching rain this weekend is something of an ironic twist to a very disappointing winter, as California will end its rainy season, deep in drought. This year, there will be no miracle. “That’s right, we do have a miracle Marches,” said Nelsy Rodriguez with the East Bay Municipal Utility District. “Every few years we do get […]
Opinion: Pages From a Farmer: And Then the Rain Never Came
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Napa Valley Registerby Carine HinesBombtober” some called it, when an incredible atmospheric river drenched the drought-stricken soils and mountains of California. We all danced and rejoiced, and much thought, and may still think, that we made it through the recent stretch of drought. Was it realistic to believe that a few days of heavy rain could undo the harm […]
Newsom Calls for More Aggressive Water Conservation Amid Third Year of Drought
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley Smith and Jonah ValdezOn the heels of the driest ever start to the year in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday issued a sweeping executive order calling on local water suppliers to implement more aggressive conservation measures as reservoirs dwindle and residents backslide in their efforts to cut back. Specifically, the order requires that urban water suppliers activate “Level 2″ […]
California’s Snowpack Is ‘Roasting in the Dry and Sunny Conditions’
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /SF GATEby Amy GraffCalifornia’s winter snowpack is suffering after the state saw historically dry weather in January and February, and March is headed down the same track. An early spring heat wave this week brought record-breaking temperatures that accelerated snowmelt. On Friday, the snowpack — which historically has provided about a third of the state’s water supply — […]
Study Previews How Climate Change May Alter Rain-making Atmospheric Rivers by 2100
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NOAA Research NewsThe people, economy, and ecosystems of the Pacific coast states of California, Oregon and Washington are highly dependent on cool-season atmospheric rivers for their annual water supply. These long, narrow flows of saturated air can transport enormous amounts of water vapor – roughly equivalent to the flow at the mouth of the Mississippi River. They […]
Strong Front Is Soaking Southern California, Triggering Flood Alerts
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Washington Postby Jason Samenow and Mike BranomFlood advisories and warnings are up for parts of Southern California as a vigorous storm system from the Pacific Ocean sweeps across the region. The rain is welcome news given the drought conditions, but the intense downpours could prove disruptive. The National Weather Service is predicting widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches through Monday […]
No March Miracle: Bay Area, California Remains In Drought As End Of Rainy Season Arrives
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /CBS SF BayAreaby Wilson WalkerApproaching rain this weekend is something of an ironic twist to a very disappointing winter, as California will end its rainy season, deep in drought. This year, there will be no miracle. “That’s right, we do have a miracle Marches,” said Nelsy Rodriguez with the East Bay Municipal Utility District. “Every few years we do get […]