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California's first snow survey of 2025 shows near average snowpack, but more is needed
California water officials reported a good start to the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada but are also saying more snow is needed through the rest of winter to stay on track.
Sierra snowpack sees promising start but California’s water fortunes have ‘a long way until April’
California’s first snowpack measurement of 2025 on Thursday showed promising figures for the water year, complemented by high storage levels in some of the state’s most critic
California snowpack near average in season’s first survey, though officials caution ‘anything can happen’
Snowpack in the mountains of California is near average for this time of year, after a recent series of storms provided a much-needed boost to the region, officials reported Thursday. The season’s first manual snow survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent — the amount of water contained in snow —
California's statewide snowpack above average after first measurement of season
Snowpack looks good now, but the water supply picture won't be complete until April, according to the Department of Water Resources director.
See results of California's first snowpack survey of the season
California's first snowpack measurement of the season, a critical part of the water supply, show conditions are just about average.
With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?
Months into the rainy season, Southern California is now experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S.
California travel impacts: Traffic resumes on I-80 with chain controls in place
SO WITH THAT IN MIND, HERE’S A LOOK AT CONDITIONS ALONG I-80 EARLIER TONIGHT. THIS IS CASTLE PEAK AND YOU CAN SEE A LOT OF SNOW ON THE ROADWAYS OUT THERE. AND RIGHT NOW CHAIN CONTROLS ARE IN EFFECT ...
Snow in Yosemite: See pictures, video of the national park as a winter wonderland
With its flowing waterfalls, pristine lakes and towering granite cliffs, Yosemite National Park is considered one of the most beautiful spots in the nation. When it snows, the park in Central ...
California’s piers may not be able to withstand climate change
Climate change continues to worsen the coastal storms that batter California's aging piers. The result is frequent and ...
Northern California forecast: Dry Thursday ahead of rain and snow on Friday
Thursday will be dry and partly cloudy for Northern California ahead of a round of rain and snow. The KCRA 3 weather team is ...
Tornado spotted in Northern California, NWS issues tornado warning
"At 5:22 p.m., a confirmed tornado was located near Paynes Creek, or 11 miles southwest of Shingletown (Shasta County), moving northeast at 20 mph,” the weather service said. “Flying debris will be ...
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California’s first snow survey of 2025 shows snowpack near average
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted its first snow survey of the season today at Phillips Station, reporting ...
California's first snow survey of 2025 shows near average snowpack
California is now a third of the way through the wettest time of the year, and the first snow survey of 2025 is giving some mixed messages.