snowpack

Newsom draws both praise, criticism in local approach to drought response order

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered local water suppliers to implement stricter drought response measures, but falls short of a broad mandate.

2 years ago

Californians ignore pleas to cut water use as state faces relentless drought

Californians in urban districts are failing to meet water conservation goals despite an alarmingly dry January and February.

2 years ago

Sierra snowpack remains above average with more storm potential ahead

The National Weather Service in Sacramento said Sunday that, despite California having a mostly dry January, snow depth and snow…

2 years ago

Snowpack still below average despite winter storms

The state's Department of Water Resources conducted a manual snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada on Wednesday…

3 years ago

Survey shows snowpack below average despite March storms

While California's snowpack in March was in better condition than it was in February, the month's precipitation was not enough…

4 years ago

Snowpack improves but lags below average

When surveyors climbed a peak in the Sierra Nevada Tuesday, they found a welcome sight: snow.

8 years ago

Wet winter offers hope for Sierra snowpack

Rainfall and the Sierra Nevada snowpack's water content have significantly improved this water year.

8 years ago

Sierra snowpack makes dent in drought

The water content of Sierra Nevada snowpack is above normal levels, the California Department of Water Resources announced.

8 years ago

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