EnvironmentHow NASA, Lasers And New Technology Help Measure California’s Snowpack With Exceptional AccuracyMarch 8, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroUsing this new approach to calculate the snow’s water content also means improved forecasts for farms and cities, and even positive benefits for renewable-energy production. The program soon could go statewide — if it gets funded. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorm Leaves California With Half Of Usual Snow For YearMarch 5, 2018(AP) — Monday's snow survey found a "much rosier" picture than before last week's heavy winter storm, but still less than half the usual snow for this point in the season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLatest Snowpack Readings Show Dry Start To Winter SeasonJanuary 3, 2018 | Randol WhiteWater content throughout the Sierra Nevada is about a quarter of where it should be this time of year.
EnvironmentWater In California’s Snowpack Nearly Double Its Long-Term AverageMay 1, 2017 | Julia MitricThe state's lead water agency conducted the last survey of the wet season today. It's now a matter of managing run-off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFlood Advisory For Truckee River Flowing Out Of Lake TahoeApril 21, 2017The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a flood advisory for a section of the Truckee River where it flows out of Lake Tahoe.
EnvironmentWater in Sierra Snowpack At 173 Percent Of NormalFebruary 2, 2017 | Amy QuintonToday's Sierra snowpack survey has scientists with the California Department of Water Resources optimistic about the state's water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater In California's Snowpack Below AverageJanuary 3, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe first manual snow survey of the season found the amount of water in California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack below average. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Snowpack Won't Recover From Drought For YearsJune 21, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new UCLA study shows that it will likely take until 2019 before California Sierra Nevada snowpack recovers from the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento-Area Water Conservation 31 Percent In MayJune 21, 2016 | Ed JoyceCalifornia is in the fifth consecutive year of drought and water providers continue to urge voluntary conservation, as mandatory statewide rules have ended. Sacramento-area residents reduced their water use by 31 percent in May. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply A 'Concern' This Summer In CaliforniaJune 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceA lack of rain in May and June has wiped out that "drought-free" area of northwestern California and water supply could become a 'concern' later this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
