Snowpack levels in various regions, including California and Colorado, are well below historical averages for this time of year. The Sierra, Mammoth Mountain, and Colorado have all reported significantly lower snowfall than usual, with some areas at only 25% of the average. This is concerning given the impact on water supply and winter sports. The hope is for several storms to help make up the deficit as the season progresses.
New: Snowpack in California is just 25% of the historical average, according to @CA_DWR's first snow survey of the season. There's still a lot of winter to go, but it's disappointing after last year's banner snow... https://t.co/EyU4ZAyKlB https://t.co/EyU4ZAyKlB
One month in and The Sierra are sitting at 25% of SWE to date. Hopefully, the next 10 days helps to remedy the situation. #winter https://t.co/WhfzfUZxnv
I was inspired by @TahoeWeather plots to make this for @MammothMountain. Mammoth has recorded 26 inches of snow this season, which is 22% of the Oct-Dec average. This season has put us into 3rd lowest snowfall as of 12/31 since at least 1969. Worst start since 99-20 season! https://t.co/5Dl6qErb6G
Music to the ears on a day of what’s likely to be a very underwhelming first snow survey at Phillips Station by @CA_DWR today. For reference where we are vs one year ago, study in contrasts. 25% avg vs 185% #CAwx @nbcbayarea https://t.co/FmGMrBbv3Z https://t.co/wMRARnrmAn
Today is the first snow survey of the season in the Sierra from @CA_DWR where snow levels are running well below average. Not just the Sierra but across the country snow is hard to come by (December was warmer than avg. across the lower 48) where only 20.5% is covered in snow. https://t.co/bcuZqqbTeA
Statewide snowpack is in bad shape. Only ~70% of season-to-date average, 4th-lowest Jan. 1 level since records started in 1987. Good news is we're only ~1/3 of the way through the season. Lots of time to make up ground. But we need several storms. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/Mi1yd2P3Kt