California's Sierra snowpack is just over half of the normal average for this time of year, with current levels at 52%, a modest increase from January 1st but still far below usual levels. The snowpack, which typically supplies about 30% of California’s water, has seen some improvement due to January storms. Reservoirs, including the Oroville Dam, which is at 76% capacity and 132% of historical average, began the season full from the previous year's rain. The Oroville spillway is set to be back in action Wednesday for flood control releases, marking the second winter in a row for such measures to protect downstream communities.
Spillway… spilling at Oroville: the balancing act of making room for incoming runoff inflows will maintaining levels for the rest of the year. Better management possible through forecast informed reservoir operations (FIRO) #CAwx 1/31/2024 https://t.co/D77sjMcoNL
Ready. Set. Spill! Check out this spectacular view from today of water rushing from Oroville Dam’s main spillway. Not only was this planned release impressive to witness; it helps provide flood protection to downstream communities. #California #LakeOroville #Flood #Oroville #Dam https://t.co/cDQJqJzUuQ
From tornadoes to blizzards - January was a busy month of weather! https://t.co/dtsTCZvyLq
California's Sierra snowpack around half of average for this time of year, so this week's storms should help us boost water supply for summer https://t.co/Lou4rqo9OI
Note storage in the state's reservoirs as of January 30th, many of the largest near & above historical averages. 1/30/2024 #CAwx https://t.co/Iqe322hc4k https://t.co/tkX5HuaGw0
Oroville spillway will be back in action Wednesday with high rain totals expected ahead. Oroville currently at 76% capacity and 132% of historical average. #CAwx 1/30/2024 https://t.co/7blmlcFj7m
Flood control releases from Oroville Dam’s main spillway are expected to begin tomorrow. This is the second winter in a row in which the spillway is being used for #flood protection releases. https://t.co/hIQWuF6zCM
California officials say the water content of the state’s mountain snowpack is just over half of the normal average. https://t.co/EJKsmd2ESb
California’s snowpack is improving and is now 52% of average, water officials say. In contrast, exactly one year ago the snowpack statewide was a whopping 214% of average. REPORT: https://t.co/Mj2iNpPRhR https://t.co/MOBxoXlNv9
January storms help boost Utah’s snowpack after dry spell. https://t.co/4ExAhJTeql https://t.co/SwDdqNnrLd
The water content of California’s mountain snowpack is just over half of the normal average, a modest increase from Jan. 1 but still far below the usual, state officials said. The Sierra snowpack typically supplies about 30% of California’s water. https://t.co/iCl8lE92Zf
Updates of reservoirs-plus-snowwater storage figures for so-far this winter in Sierra Nevada available at https://t.co/2eZgNArahy ...doing okay overall, but entirely because reservoirs started out pretty full after last yr. E.g., two resvrs below. @CW3E_Scripps @DroughtGov https://t.co/w5HJzpc5nw