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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. […]

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WeatherBrains | February 28, 2025
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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 […]

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California Snowpack Surges to 110% of Historical Average in Remarkable Turnaround

Itโ€™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: Californiaโ€™s April Snow […]

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California Reaches 100% Average Statewide Snowpack

California has officially reached 100% of the April 1 average for statewide snow-water equivalent (snowpack).ย 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 […]

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John Cunningham | March 20, 2024
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Current Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, CA, is 1,000% Normal

Snowpack in Sierra Nevadas

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 […]

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John Cunningham | July 30, 2023
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Map Reveals Huge Difference in California Snowpack After Dry January

On December 30, California’s snowpack statewide was sitting at roughly 160% of its averageโ€”the highest it’s been in over 10 years. But as of Tuesday, February 1,ย  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
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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
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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 […]

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