The bay bridge toll plaza. We have team coverage. Jeff is tracking the rain and has an el nino update. We begin with Michelle Roberts in the sierra. What a difference in the snow pack where youre standing. Yeah, exactly. Im standing on about five feet of snow, thankfully, im not falling all the way down, but the fluffy white snow is great news. Scientists warn its not everything. We still have a long way to go. This is the scene. Hundreds of people enjoying the snowy weather. The last time i skied, there was ice. 6yearold declin may not understand the drought or what el nino is all about, but the conditions on the slopes at sierra at tahoe, he can tell you all about. Its kind of smooth and bumpy. So in other words conditions are great. You cant ask for a better day. Even the scientists agree the snow season is starting off strong. Water content is whats important. Frank with the states Snow Survey Program measured the snow pack in the sierras for the first time this winter. The result,
“That water isn't going to last forever. We need to make sure that we hold on to as much of that water as possible so that we'll have it for the next several years.
For the past few weekends, volunteers throughout the Beehive State have gathered at churches, parks and city halls to bag sand in an effort to keep waterways from overflowing into homes and businesses as the weather warms and snow melts. Here's how to prepare.