California’s vital “frozen reservoir” — the annual snowpack — has increased to 71% of normal after a series of storms in December.
The Department of Water Resources announced the latest measurement on Tuesday, following the traditional manual survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada.
“The dry conditions and warmer temperatures in early December delayed our snow-building season, but the return of storm activity, especially in the last week, helped to build a solid base for this year’s snowpack,” said Angelique Fabbiani-Leon, the state hydrometerologist.
The statewide figure is based on data from 130 automated stations throughout the Sierra Nevada. The reading of 71% of normal is equivalent to 6.5 inches of water across the mountains and compares with 115% on the same date last year.
While the latest reading is below normal, major California reservoirs are currently at 123% of average thanks to three consecutive years of robust snowpack conditions.
The Sierra snowpack supplies about 30% of California’s water needs. The largest snow-producing months are typically January, February and March.
“While California is in a better position now, it is still early in the season and our state’s water supply for this year will ultimately depend on a continued cadence of storms throughout winter and early spring,” said Fabbiani-Leon.
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