The latest manual snow survey from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) reflects a dismal snowpack. The April 1 manual snow survey at Phillips Station garnered better results than the…
California Snow Levels Low, Matching Water Storage Levels
…that the snowpack in the Central and Northern Sierras is faring significantly better than the Southern Sierras. “For our snow survey today, we recorded a snow depth of 56 inches…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the DWR’s second snow survey showing snowpack increase, World…
Snowpack Increases, But ‘Still Nowhere Near Out of the Woods’
COURTESEY: California Department of Water Resources California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. The California Department of Water…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
…for significant rain events. California snowpack gets a much-needed boost from recent weather systems. An objection to the recent Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to animal biotech authority is creating some…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-29-21
…in snowpack levels, and how COVID has shined a light on the difficult process of bringing food from farm to table. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
…should continue to add to snowpack totals. Listen to the radio report. Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the current snowpack level and upcoming storms potentially bringing…
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
…well-below average. Despite the recent storms that came through, the overall statewide snowpack remains well below average. As of January 25, the snowpack was recorded at just 40 percent of…
Snowpack at 93 Percent of Average in First 2021 Snow Survey
…Forecasting Section. “We always refer to the April 1 average because in terms of snow water content that’s typically when the snowpack is at its peak each year.” The catastrophic…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-04-20
…international marketing is working for the walnut industry, and get an update on California’s snowpack levels. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Snowmelt Runoff Could Be Up To 70 Percent of Average for 2020
…outlook for the state as a whole shows a much more positive picture. “Our automated snow sensor network is reporting about 37 percent of average statewide for our snowpack; so…
Week in Review: Snow Levels Half of Average, Concerns for N95 Shortage
…N95 respirators. California’s snowpack is roughly half of the average with summer approaching, and a recent study shows that air quality regulations are providing benefits for growers. Signing up for…