The California Department of Water Resources has announced the results of its most important snow survey of the year, which determines the state's water planning and supplies. The survey reveals that the state's water supply is slightly above average with a historical snowpack for the Sierra and Trinity Mountain ranges. The April snow measurement is crucial for filling the reservoirs with snow melt runoff being a key factor. The governor also attended the announcement.
At mid-morning, the California Department of Water Resources announced the results of its most important snow survey of the year. That's because the state's water planning and supplies are based on this "peak of the rain and snow season" measurement. Average performance usually earns a grade of C, but for the state water supply , it's an A plus because we are slightly above average with a historical snowpack for the Sierra and Trinity Mountain ranges.
Tuesday's April snow measurement is the most important because it is usually the historical peak of the snow and rain season with snow melt runoff a key factor in filling the reservoirs. Even the governor showed up for the results of the statewide water situation. Phillips Station at the entrance to the Sierra-At-Tahoe Ski Resort is just one of 265 snow courses, plus another 130 remote snow sensors blanketing the vast snowpack area.A miracle March, with heavy snow saved the seaso
California Water Resources Snow Survey Water Supply Sierra Trinity Mountain Reservoirs Snow Melt Runoff Governor
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