First survey of the season shows snowpack near average for California
While results of the year’s first Sierra snowpack survey are just below average, experts say anything could happen in the coming months and don’t count out another dry spring and summer.
California’s first snow survey of season shows solid start, though forecast is concerning
Winter is off to a promising start for California water managers. A handful of storms in late fall and over the holidays primed the state’s mountains with a solid base of snow, with such high-elevation spots as the Truckee River basin,
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
Here’s how much December storms boosted Northern California’s snowpack
The Department of Water Resources conducted its first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada mountains on Thursday. The manual survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of nine inches.
California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed
PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. (AP) — California is beginning 2025 with a solid start to the winter snowpack, officials said Thursday, but they cautioned that more storms are needed to keep the state's water supplies on track.
California's Vital Snowpack 'Looks Good' at First Survey of Winter
Thanks to a series of early winter storms, the first official survey of the season on Thursday found the vital California snowpack at a near-average level.
Sierra snowpack sees promising start as California water officials take first survey of 2025
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 critical reservoirs. However, uneven snow distribution across the Sierra Nevada highlights lingering concerns as the state moves into its peak precipitation season.
Storm Traffic Alert: Parts of Hwy 50, I-80 reopen as snow impacts travel
Storm Warning is being issued for 7 a.m. Friday until 10 p.m. Friday for Sierra snowfall above 5,000 feet. Showers arrive ...
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada under a winter storm warning Friday – up to 10 inches of snow
A winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Sacramento CA on Thursday at 11:11 a.m. valid for Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p ...
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Northern California snowpack above normal
The Department of Water Resources conducted its first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada mountains on Thursday. The manual survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a ...
More rain, snow chances for Northern California expected by Friday after mild start to New Year
Our First Alert Weather team is tracking another storm system by the end of the week that will bring more rain and snow ...
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The Snow Faucet Is On— 20+ Inches Forecasted for Oregon and Idaho
Timberline Lodge: 14–25” Mt. Bachelor : 13–23” (through 1/6/25) Mt. Baker Ski Area: 10–18” Stevens Pass: 9–16” Crystal ...
California water officials feel 'OK' about snowpack levels but hoping for more storms
The start of another new year means another series of snow surveys conducted by the California Department of Water Resources.