What is the State of the U.S. Snowpack as We Near the End of Winter? The end of February is upon us, and spring will be here in three short weeks, so let’s take a look at the current snowpack across the Western U.S. and see how it compares to historical averages. The snowpack comprises layers of snow from various storms that coalesce throughout the winter while temperatures are cold and snow storms are plentiful. […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 28, 2025 0 Comments
Latest California Snow Survey Says State Snowpack Significantly Below Average Extremely Dry Conditions in January Put Dent in Early Season Start, with Big Regional Differences Remaining Effective Water Management Keeps Statewide Reservoirs Near or Above Average The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 22.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 8 […] SnowBrains | February 3, 2025 0 Comments
California Snowpack Surges to 110% of Historical Average in Remarkable Turnaround It’s gonna be a good water year for California once again in 2024. In a remarkable turnaround, California’s snowpack has surged from a meager 28% of the historical average on January 1st to a robust 110% on April 1st. This dramatic transformation comes just three months apart, signaling a significant shift in the state’s water outlook. Related: California’s April Snow […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 4, 2024 0 Comments
California Reaches 100% Average Statewide Snowpack California has officially reached 100% of the April 1 average for statewide snow-water equivalent (snowpack). As of March 13, 2024, the Northern Sierra/Trinity and Central Sierra are sitting at 117% and 102%, respectively, for the April 1 average. However, the Southern Sierra is still just below the April 1 average, with 95% total snow water equivalent. While it officially remains an […] Industry News John Cunningham | March 20, 2024 0 Comments
Current Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, CA, is 1,000% Normal After absolutely massive snowfall during the 2022-2023 winter and spring seasons, the Central and Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains still hold 1,000% of normal snow water equivalents to date, as of July 21, 2023. This staggering statistic may come as no surprise after more than half-a-dozen ski resorts in California reported record-breaking, or close-to, snow totals for the 22/23 season. It […] Industry News John Cunningham | July 30, 2023 0 Comments
Map Reveals Huge Difference in California Snowpack After Dry January On December 30, California’s snowpack statewide was sitting at roughly 160% of its average—the highest it’s been in over 10 years. But as of Tuesday, February 1, the snow water content measured 90 to 95% of normal across the Sierra range, with the statewide average hovering around 92%, according to the California Department of Water Resources. That’s a huge drop. […] Martin Kuprianowicz | February 3, 2022 0 Comments
Sierra Snowpack Has Seen Biggest April Decrease in History With an already particularly rough season behind us, the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountain range throughout California has now seen the biggest overall decrease in its size for the first three weeks in April in history. The Central Sierra snowpack, which was only 63% of average during its highest on April 1st, has now seen a decline to 37% […] Liam Abbott | April 27, 2021 5 Comments
California Snowpack at 12% of Average to Date | May Be Gone in Next 7-Days “The snowpack over the Sierra is rather paltry, averaging only 12 percent of normal as of yesterday. Much if not all of that snow will melt during the next 7 days as temperatures warm to well above normal.” – NOAA, Hanford CA, 5/25/20 Yesterday, NOAA stated that the California statewide snowpack is sitting at only 12% of average for today’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 25, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Storm for California on Thursday | 6-12″ of Snow Forecast NOAA is anticipating a storm to hit California on Thursday that is forecast to drop 6-12″ of snow in the high country of Lake Tahoe. NOAA is currently forecasting more snow for Tahoe than for Mammoth & Yosemite. A quick look at the upcoming week’s weather: We are not expecting much precipitation until Thursday, when a storm system in the […] WeatherBrains | November 29, 2015 0 Comments
California Snowpack Hits Record Low | Entire State at 0% of Avg. California’s 4 year drought is now looking dire thanks to our nearly complete lack of snowpack. The latest snow survey compiled last week is showing that all of California’s mountain snow survey sites are now at 0% of average for this time of year. 0% is bad and is the lowest survey ever taken at this time of year. “I think the previous low year would be back in the drought of 1977, and at least then we had 25-percent. This year we have the lowest snow pack ever measured,” Maury Roos, California Department of Water Resources […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 15, 2015 0 Comments
CA Snowpack at 6% of Average | 15 Ski Resorts CLOSED in CA The Sierra Nevada water content is offcially at 8% of average right now according to the California Department of Water Resources. That’s 1/3 of the lowest ever recorded for today’s date. California is experiencing its 4th year of drought across the state. This 4th year is the worst yet. At least 15 ski resorts are closed in California right now due to a lack of snow. It’s still March… Alpine Meadows closes this Sunday. Squaw Closes on April 12th. Nearly all ski resorts in California will be closed as of April 12th. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 30, 2015 1 Comment
California Statewide Snowpack Currently at 19% of Average Yes, we know that California is having a dry year. But, it is interesting to hear just how dry we are. In the Northern Sierra, snowpack is at only 10% of average. In the Central Sierra (Tahoe) the snowpack is at 21% of average. The Southern Sierra is doing the best with 29% of average snowpack right now. Pretty scary as well to read that the Central Sierra currently has a snow water content of only 8% of average… It has been an extremely dry start […] SnowBrains | January 7, 2014 1 Comment
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