An atmospheric river drawing moisture from the tropics is expected to blanket the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe area with more than 3 feet of snow through the weekend, forecasters say. The strong winter storm will start off light Friday night with snow levels at 7,500 to 8,000 feet through Saturday, said meteorologist Tony Fuentes […]
After a promising start to winter, California’s snowpack has shrunk to below-average levels, causing state water officials to redouble their calls for water conservation. On Tuesday, the statewide snowpack stood at only 83% of average for the day, a result the California Department of Water Resources blamed on fall and winter seasons that have brought […]
It was the final Wednesday of a warm, dry February, and here as in much of California it seemed that spring had made an early arrival. The sky was blue, temperatures mild. Almond and fruit trees were ablaze with blossoms. Along the highways, poppies were in full flower, competing for attention with ubiquitous Caltrans message […]
Although there are some short- and medium-term fixes already in the works, the job of saving the Salton Sea is a long-term proposition – one that requires planning well into the next decades. A group of local leaders – known as the Long Range Plan Committee – has been assembled under the auspices of the […]
Strong Winter Storm to Bring Several Feet of Snow to Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Veronica RochaAn atmospheric river drawing moisture from the tropics is expected to blanket the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe area with more than 3 feet of snow through the weekend, forecasters say. The strong winter storm will start off light Friday night with snow levels at 7,500 to 8,000 feet through Saturday, said meteorologist Tony Fuentes […]
California’s Snowpack Falls Below Average, Sparking New Drought Fears
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Matt StevensAfter a promising start to winter, California’s snowpack has shrunk to below-average levels, causing state water officials to redouble their calls for water conservation. On Tuesday, the statewide snowpack stood at only 83% of average for the day, a result the California Department of Water Resources blamed on fall and winter seasons that have brought […]
Drought Hasn’t Been All Bad — We’ve Learned Some Things Too, California Water Chief Says
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Peter H. KingIt was the final Wednesday of a warm, dry February, and here as in much of California it seemed that spring had made an early arrival. The sky was blue, temperatures mild. Almond and fruit trees were ablaze with blossoms. Along the highways, poppies were in full flower, competing for attention with ubiquitous Caltrans message […]
Big Projects Floated to Save the Salton Sea
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by By Denise GoolsbyAlthough there are some short- and medium-term fixes already in the works, the job of saving the Salton Sea is a long-term proposition – one that requires planning well into the next decades. A group of local leaders – known as the Long Range Plan Committee – has been assembled under the auspices of the […]