EnvironmentExceptional Drought Eases In Northern CaliforniaJanuary 14, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that "exceptional drought" has been reduced in Northern California. But, wells, reservoirs, ground water, and soil moisture are all recovering slowly.
EnvironmentPotential Easing Of California Drought 'Slow To Develop'January 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe recent rain and snow in California is a good start but it will take more than one above-average year to replenish major reservoirs and groundwater.
EnvironmentEl Niño Helps, Won't End Historic California DroughtJanuary 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceRecord rainfall in parts of California, fueled in part by El Niño, won't end the state's historic four-year drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDespite Rain And Snow California Drought PersistsDecember 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent snow and rain help, but more is needed as California heads toward a record fifth year of drought.
DWR: Snowpack at 136 Percent Of Average At Phillips StationDecember 30, 2015 | Amy QuintonUPDATE: 4:19 p.m. - Water in California’s snowpack is nearly double what it was a year ago. The first manual snow survey brought encouraging news after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Snowpack Above Average For This Time Of YearDecember 24, 2015(AP) - California water managers say the Sierra Nevada has an above-average snowpack for this time of year, yet it's not enough to make a dent in California's stubborn drought.
EnvironmentDrought Improves In California, Pacific NorthwestDecember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecent storms have helped to ease dryness and improve drought conditions in California. But warm temperatures have limited the amount of snowpack in some parts of the western U.S.
EnvironmentDrought Improves In Pacific Northwest, Not CaliforniaNovember 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor showed no change to drought conditions in California over the past week. But, the report does not include the storm that brought rain to valleys and snow to the Sierra Nevada this week.
EnvironmentMore Snow In Forecast For Sierra NevadaNovember 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo storms have brought snow to the Sierra Nevada so far in November. Another one is forecast to bring more snow Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For Long-Term California DroughtOctober 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor says recent rain was no help for the long-term drought in California and the state's reservoir storage is now the second lowest on record.
