California's snowpack has seen a remarkable recovery this winter, now at 110% of normal for the April 1 peak, a significant increase from just 28% on January 1. Governor Gavin Newsom announced an updated water plan to manage the above-average Sierra snowpack, ensuring ample water for the summer. Experts emphasize the importance of conservation despite the improved snowpack levels.
Early April reservoirs-plus-snowpack water storage in western Sierra Nevada. In good shape and still on the rise (or near the peak for the year). For details and a few more basin figures, see https://t.co/2eZgNArahy @CW3E_Scripps @NOAADrought https://t.co/LueIWDt5Gl
A snow covered Yosemite Valley, with Yosemite Falls in the distance. What a sight for early April in California's Sierra Nevada. https://t.co/FaA818kRj4
California snowpack makes unprecedented comeback https://t.co/p3vKffD84t https://t.co/a0sv776g4a
Sometimes it snows in April: even down to just above 2,000’ on the hills as the tour on @ALERTCalifornia cams show and among them (cam elevation’) Montebello Preserve 2,392’ Highland Peak 2,575’ Bonny Doon 2,592’ and of course Mt Diablo 3,812’ #CAwx 4/4/2024 https://t.co/aInRlrAQLY
As the weather begins to warm, water levels are beginning to rise. The snowfall peaks in April, and by then we may begin to see that snowpack make its way into Utah’s reservoirs. https://t.co/vRVnMHGPFG
California snowpack in good shape after several storms. What does that mean for the water supply? https://t.co/ug27jeNo8e
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the state’s updated water plan for a climate-changed future as “snow droughts,” deluges and dry times intensify. https://t.co/dO168cLdUn
California's water supply gets a grade of A+ due to Sierra snowpack. https://t.co/wlj3jFkWRz Click the image to read more:
As of April 1, two days before peak, the state snowpack is well above the median. Utah gets about 95% of its water supply from snow, according to the Utah Division of Water Resources. https://t.co/skYK2lbo94
California Snowpack at 110% of Average in Sierra Nevada After Rainy Winter https://t.co/cUqmoPDXAe via @BreitbartNews
Snow Survey Reveals Good News for Californians https://t.co/ZpwC1WJucQ
California snowpack's 'amazing' recovery since January https://t.co/skN6Y9hvdc https://t.co/bVW1GR9hWF
1,200-year-drought/end-of-snow update: "The Sierra Nevada snowpack measured 110% of the average for April 1, the typical peak of the snow season." https://t.co/KTzoMC18mz https://t.co/WjBtkgENOv
California’s snowpack is kicking off April just above average — a welcome reversal following a dismal start. Here's what that means for reservoirs and wildfire dangers: https://t.co/9HAednRqn4
Califonia’s snowpack is kicking off April just above average. “Given that California is a land of floods and droughts, average is about as good as it gets," said Jay Lund, vice director at the Center for Watershed Sciences at UC Davis. https://t.co/Jvnj3nP9NC
California’s snowpack is kicking off April just above average — a welcome reversal following a dismal start. https://t.co/KSxmUxo5G9
California’s mountain snowpack has peaked just above its historic average for early spring, likely ensuring ample water this summer. Still, Governor Gavin Newsom urged residents not to give up their conservation habits. https://t.co/6JnTgBXQl1
Newsom announces updated water plan amid above average Sierra snowpack https://t.co/f0wMCQPUyX
The Sierra Nevada snowpack is 104% of average as of March 29, according to the Department of Water Resources. This is good news for the state’s water resources and doesn’t raise flood risks like last year. https://t.co/z0tqcjKArP
California’s snowpack has made an amazing comeback this winter and is now 110% of normal for the April 1 peak. California’s snowpack was just 28% of normal on January 1. An unprecedented winter comeback in the modern era. https://t.co/87GdS0JEh1