April First snowpack reading at Phillips Station in Tahoe
Sonora, CA – As the wet season ends, California’s snowpack is well below average and state water officials say the “next few weeks are critical.”
The water content of the Sierra Nevada snowpack measured 59% of the April 1 average, which is typically its peak, according to Department of Water Resources (DWR) officials, who performed a manual reading at the Phillip Station in Lake Tahoe Thursday. It measured a snow depth of 49.5 inches and a snow water content of 21 inches, translating to 83% of average for the location.
The state overall has only about 50% of average precipitation in the current water year and its major reservoirs are only about half full, disclosed Sean de Guzman of the Department of Water
Snowpack near Lake Tahoe measured at 83% of average while state comes in at 59%
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California snowpack below normal with wet season ending
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Snowpack near Lake Tahoe measured at 83% of average while state comes in at 59%
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