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.
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.
EnvironmentNASA: Central Sierra Nevada Snowpack Larger Than Previous Four Years CombinedApril 18, 2017 | Randol WhiteThe Central Sierra Nevada snowpack this year is larger than the previous four years combined, according to new data from NASA.
EnvironmentSubstantial Snowpack In Manual Survey Shows California Moving From Drought To DelugeMarch 30, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia has gone from drought to deluge in the past year. Snow now blankets the Sierra for the April manual snow survey. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
EnvironmentWater Conservation Rate Drops As Does Water Content In SnowMarch 3, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s water supply continues to diminish. The water content in the Sierra snowpack is the worst it’s been this time of year since 1991. Water conservation rates are equally dismal, dropping dramatically in January. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSnowpack In California "Dismally Meager"January 29, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe California Department of Water Resources says the state’s snowpack is “dismally meager.” A lack of snow in the Sierra is keeping rivers low and drying up some reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
