Just when you thought winter was over, California is gearing up for a third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, and it could very well be a nail-biter! California Department of Water Resources crews are heading out today to see how much snow has piled up after a series of storms swept through the state. With last month’s survey leaving a lot to be desired, especially with a mere 23 inches of snow depth and a disappointing water content, there’s hope that the recent weather might yield some better results.
The snowpack, crucial for the state’s water supply, serves as a natural reservoir, swelling rivers and lakes when it melts. But, it looks like the warm weather that followed the storms has left some of that precious snow melting in vain. As we prepare to hear today’s survey results, the statewide averages paint a still mixed picture. While the Southern Region is holding strong at around 90% of average, the Northern Region is barely scraping by at just 46%.
Will this survey finally give us the boost we need, or is it more of a “we need to keep our fingers crossed” situation? Stay tuned for the latest updates on California’s snowy saga, and let’s hope for some good news that can thaw our worries this spring!
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