October 1st, 2018 marks the start of a new water year. Looking back at 2017-18, it was a below average year for most of northern California. The driest numbers were across the far north portion of the state.

“Today marks the beginning of a new water year! Most of Northern California saw below normal precipitation numbers last water year, with the driest numbers across the far north.”

– NOAA Sacramento, CA Yesterday

By The Numbers:

Sacramento:

83% of Average

Northern Sierra:

79% of Average

Redding:

57% of Average