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California's first snow survey of 2025 shows near average snowpack, but more is needed
California water officials reported a good start to the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada but are also saying more snow is needed through the rest of winter to stay on track.
California snowpack mostly off to a good start
The California Department of Water Resources took its first official snow survey at Phillips Station at the entrance to the Sierra-At-Tahoe Ski Resort. At this point, what we have is a mixed bag of positive news with a good dose of future concern.
Sierra snowpack sees promising start but California’s water fortunes have ‘a long way until April’
California’s first snowpack measurement of 2025 on Thursday showed promising figures for the water year, complemented by high storage levels in some of the state’s most critic
California's snowpack is slightly below normal, more winter storms needed
The results from the first snow survey of the season are in. Officials from the California Department of Water Resources performed the survey just south of Lake Tahoe and found that the snowpack is about 10% below normal. The survey took place at Phillips Station, which is just one of the 260 survey sites across the state.
California Begins 2025 With Solid Start to Winter Snowpack, but More Storms Are Needed
California is beginning 2025 with a solid start to the winter snowpack, but more storms are needed to keep the state’s water supplies on track
California to conduct first snow survey of 2025
The start of another new year means another series of snow surveys conducted by the California Department of Water Resources. And many times over the years, questions arise as to why the state measures the snowpack and why it even matters to the everyday person.
California Department of Water Resources conducts first snow survey of the season
The Department of Water Resources’s (DWR) first snow survey of the season was conducted on Thursday and showed the snowpack at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. According to the department, the snow depth was recorded at 24 inches and the snow water was recorded to be 9 inches.
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California's first snow survey of 2025 shows near average snowpack
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