EnvironmentSierra Snowpack Near Record Levels But Drought Concerns RemainMarch 1, 2017 | Randol WhiteThe Sierra Nevada snowpack is at near-record levels, according to a state survey taken Wednesday. But that doesn't mean the state's drought issues are fully erased.
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.
EnvironmentGroundwater Supply Improved At Amador County VineyardsApril 22, 2016 | Ed JoyceWater supply was a worry in 2015 at two vineyards in Amador County that rely on groundwater. But after a near-normal winter in northern California, the grape growers are breathing a sigh of relief – at least for this season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAvalanche Warning Along Sierra Crest After Heavy, 2-Day SnowMarch 14, 2016(AP) — The National Weather Service in Reno has issued an avalanche warning along the Sierra crest after a weekend storm dumped up to 20 inches of snow on the mountains around Lake Tahoe and up to a foot at lake level.
Environment‘Modest Dents’ In Long-Term California DroughtJanuary 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor released January 28 says "slow and steady recovery" has reduced drought in California, with the trend "going in the right direction." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSierra Nevada Snowpack Lowest In Five CenturiesSeptember 14, 2015 | Amy QuintonNew research shows snowpack in the Sierra Nevada in 2015 was at its lowest level in 500 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAbove Normal Temperatures Melts 'Dismal' Sierra Nevada SnowpackFebruary 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceAfter a record dry January in much of California, early February rains helped fill reservoirs but didn't add much to the Sierra Nevada snowpack.
