Forecasters say El Niño hasn’t yet stood us up on a date and that the much-hyped set of storms — characterized by unusually warm temperatures in the equatorial Pacific that bring above-average rainfall — will hit Southern California hard soon, after teasing us with a few days of rain in early January. “It’s not […]
Halfway through the winter, more water is stored in California’s snowpack than is usual for this time of year – signaling that maybe, just maybe, this could be the year the drought eases. With a strong El Niño, it’s not really surprising that winter rain has arrived in California. What’s notable is the location. […]
We are all hoping the current El Niño will bring an end to the drought. Whether or not we’ll continue to receive normal or above-normal precipitation is still a question, though an end to the drought may be unlikely this year. Whatever the outcome this year, future droughts are certain. In 2014, California’s voters passed […]
Q: Why are we asked to limit showers? Are the water savings significant or is it more to conserve energy in heating the water? Dennis C., Solana Beach A: Changing showering habits can absolutely reduce water and energy consumption. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that showering accounts for 17 percent of total indoor water […]
Has El Nino Stood Us Up? Forecasters Weigh In
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Press-Telegram (Long Beach)by By Josh DulaneyForecasters say El Niño hasn’t yet stood us up on a date and that the much-hyped set of storms — characterized by unusually warm temperatures in the equatorial Pacific that bring above-average rainfall — will hit Southern California hard soon, after teasing us with a few days of rain in early January. “It’s not […]
As Snowpack Deepens, Drought Concern Lingers
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Register by By Aaron OrlowskiHalfway through the winter, more water is stored in California’s snowpack than is usual for this time of year – signaling that maybe, just maybe, this could be the year the drought eases. With a strong El Niño, it’s not really surprising that winter rain has arrived in California. What’s notable is the location. […]
OPINION: More Water Storage Capacity is a Must
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Center Happeningsby By Marie WaldronWe are all hoping the current El Niño will bring an end to the drought. Whether or not we’ll continue to receive normal or above-normal precipitation is still a question, though an end to the drought may be unlikely this year. Whatever the outcome this year, future droughts are certain. In 2014, California’s voters passed […]
Dear Drought Fighter: Short Shower Savings Add Up
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneQ: Why are we asked to limit showers? Are the water savings significant or is it more to conserve energy in heating the water? Dennis C., Solana Beach A: Changing showering habits can absolutely reduce water and energy consumption. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that showering accounts for 17 percent of total indoor water […]