…snow survey of the previous water year, California’s overall snowpack was measured at 160 percent of the average. De Guzman noted that the state is off to an even better…
Week in Review: More Than Double Average Snowpack & Adapting to Production Challenges
U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist, Brad Rippey explained that it looks like a strong start to the season so far. Quality Assurance and Public Relations Manager for Divine Flavor, Michael…
Winter Storm Brings Rain and Snow, But Drought Concerns Remain
…that snowpack to accumulate between now and the end of March.” Although the latest winter storm helped bolster California’s snowpack, there is still a sense of caution for the remaining…
Subjective Almond Forecast Down Four Percent from 2021
…last year. Water reservoir storage and snowpack levels continue to be well below normal. Almond bloom was relatively quick this year with mild temperatures for most of the state. Freezing…
‘More Significant Land Fallowing’ Expected This Year with Ongoing Drought
…the statewide snowpack at just 23 percent of average. DWR Director Karla Nemeth noted that California’s current water situation has created some difficult circumstances for both rural and urban areas….
Snow Levels and Water Conditions at Comparable Levels to 2013 and 2015
…year on record,” de Guzman noted. DWR has been working to better track snowpack data, incorporating different forecasting models to help improve forecasting accuracy. de Guzman explained that the latest…
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
…percent of requested supplies for 2022. Initial water allocations were for 15 percent after the calendar year began on the heels of a wet December. The statewide Sierra snowpack currently…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
The third snow survey of the season conducted by the Department of Water Resources reflected two consecutive months of largely dry conditions. During President Biden’s State of the Union address,…
Latest Snow Survey Suggests Third Year of Drought Conditions
…our statewide snowpack is 63 percent of average based off of our automated snow sensor network.” Some of the above average temperatures in February did create some snow melt, but…
Almonds and Salinity in Groundwater
…2. Friant Water Authority expressed concern about the conservative CVP allocations. “Based on the current snowpack and reservoir conditions in and above Millerton Lake, FWA believes there is ample justification…
CVP Allocations Reflect Disappointing Lack of Rain and Snow
…calendar year. As of February 23, the California Department of Water Resources reports that the statewide snowpack is just 66 percent of average for this time of year. Allocations for…
Week in Review: Dry January Tough for Snowpack & Port of Oakland to Improve Operations
The second manual snow survey for the current water year demonstrated the impact that dry conditions in January have had on California’s snowpack. Vineyard development is becoming more challenging for…
Dry January Takes a Toll on Promising Start to Water Year
The second manual snow survey for the current water year demonstrated the impact that dry conditions in January have had on California’s snowpack. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted…
‘Terrific’ Start to Water Year, More Needed to Offset Water Storage Deficit
…Water Resources (DWR) illustrate vast improvements in the state’s snowpack. As of January 6, the California snowpack was 144 percent of the average with an average snow water equivalent of…