Snow survey: Confirmation of half of California out of official drought status
The Sierra Snow Survey confirms why half of California is already out of official drought status and is on its to adding a lot more, if not the whole state. It may not be time to take a victory lap, but after Friday's snow survey, you can see we're coming up on the checkered flag ahead.
The Sierra Snow Survey confirms why half of California is already out of official drought status and is on its to adding a lot more, if not the whole state. It may not be time to take a victory lap, but after Friday's snow survey, you can see we're coming up on the checkered flag ahead.
50% of California currently out of the drought
Though it's still too early to take a victory lap, the drought now has a very big and growing dent in it.
Though it's still too early to take a victory lap, the drought now has a very big and growing dent in it.
Half of California freed from drought after tremendous rain, snow
Tremendous rains and snowfall since late last year have freed half of California from drought
Tremendous rains and snowfall since late last year have freed half of California from drought
California farmers trying to assess damage after massive winter storms
Farmers in California, who had been hoping for an end to the drought, are now trying to deal with flooded fields and damaged crops after this winter's massive rains.
Farmers in California, who had been hoping for an end to the drought, are now trying to deal with flooded fields and damaged crops after this winter's massive rains.
Neighbors call for Alameda County action after father of four injured by toppled eucalyptus tree
The giant eucalyptus tree that crashed onto a Castro Valley family's home is scheduled to be removed Wednesday morning along with another nearby tree.
The giant eucalyptus tree that crashed onto a Castro Valley family's home is scheduled to be removed Wednesday morning along with another nearby tree.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers release water from Lake Mendocino reservoir, many dams spilling over
On Monday, the Army Corps of Engineers did something that seemed impossible even a month ago. The Corps released water from the Lake Mendocino Reservoir because there's actually too much of it.
On Monday, the Army Corps of Engineers did something that seemed impossible even a month ago. The Corps released water from the Lake Mendocino Reservoir because there's actually too much of it.
California mostly out of 'extreme' drought category thanks to recent storms
California has moved out of the "extreme" drought category and now falls under the "severe" category, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
California has moved out of the "extreme" drought category and now falls under the "severe" category, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
San Francisco crews working to remove downed trees and branches
San Francisco's department of public works crews have been busy working to tend to trees that have been damaged by two weeks of stormy weather.
San Francisco's department of public works crews have been busy working to tend to trees that have been damaged by two weeks of stormy weather.
California reservoirs filling quickly from storms
The heavy rains and abundant snowfall in California in recent weeks have many people wondering what impact the storms have had on the state's reservoirs and severe drought.
The heavy rains and abundant snowfall in California in recent weeks have many people wondering what impact the storms have had on the state's reservoirs and severe drought.
California snowpack nearly 175% of average but state not out of drought yet
After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal on Tuesday, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet. The good news is that statewide, the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date and California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days. Snow surveyors at Phillips Station in El Dorado County recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches.
After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal on Tuesday, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet. The good news is that statewide, the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date and California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days. Snow surveyors at Phillips Station in El Dorado County recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches.
Rain impact on California's mega reservoirs
Many wonder how much the wet weather is impacting California's critical reservoirs. We took a look at whether the last storm affected the drought.
Many wonder how much the wet weather is impacting California's critical reservoirs. We took a look at whether the last storm affected the drought.
Despite healthy rain, California's water supply still ailing
The recent rains gave local reservoirs a little breathing room as they struggle to obtain additional sources to replenish their dwindling reservoirs.
The recent rains gave local reservoirs a little breathing room as they struggle to obtain additional sources to replenish their dwindling reservoirs.
Show must go on: Winterfest tradition continues despite weather conditions
The weekend storm didn’t dampen a beloved holiday tradition in Tilden Park.
The weekend storm didn’t dampen a beloved holiday tradition in Tilden Park.
Rain and wind knock out power to 7200 PG&E customers in Bay Area
Powerful winds and hours of heavy rainfall drenched the Bay Area Saturday. Roadways were temporarily blocked by fallen trees in the North and South Bay, and power lines were knocked out too. At sundown, PG&E was working to restore power to 7200 Bay Area customers.
Powerful winds and hours of heavy rainfall drenched the Bay Area Saturday. Roadways were temporarily blocked by fallen trees in the North and South Bay, and power lines were knocked out too. At sundown, PG&E was working to restore power to 7200 Bay Area customers.
Historic Klamath River restoration project lauded by tribal, state and federal leaders
Tribal, state and federal officials applauded a demolition plan of four dams along the Klamath River, in what is the largest river restoration project in U.S. history.
Tribal, state and federal officials applauded a demolition plan of four dams along the Klamath River, in what is the largest river restoration project in U.S. history.
Drought-hit California cities to get little water from state
California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to start 2023, water officials announced Thursday.
California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to start 2023, water officials announced Thursday.
San Francisco assesses rain-storm damage, North Bay spared major outages
San Francisco is asking people to clear those catch basins if they see any debris that could slow the drainage of water from the next storm. Meanwhile, the North Bay was spared mass outages.
San Francisco is asking people to clear those catch basins if they see any debris that could slow the drainage of water from the next storm. Meanwhile, the North Bay was spared mass outages.
Chance of wet weekend weather and what it means for fire season
Rain may put a damper on some plans in the Bay Area this weekend, but it's good news for firefighters and the overall fire season outlook.
Rain may put a damper on some plans in the Bay Area this weekend, but it's good news for firefighters and the overall fire season outlook.
The Marin Water District has a new drought plan
Despite above normal levels in its reservoirs, Marin County is not waiting for things to get worse. The Marin water district has come up with a new updated conservation plan to help guide its customers through this drought.
Despite above normal levels in its reservoirs, Marin County is not waiting for things to get worse. The Marin water district has come up with a new updated conservation plan to help guide its customers through this drought.
Wind advisory issued in Bay Area as fire risk remains high
Officials said high winds and dry conditions will lead to greater fire risk this weekend. The windy conditions could easily knock over branches and trees that would down power lines, especially near Napa, officials said.
Officials said high winds and dry conditions will lead to greater fire risk this weekend. The windy conditions could easily knock over branches and trees that would down power lines, especially near Napa, officials said.