Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- California has experienced heavy rain and snow in recent weeks, leading to floods, power outages, and mudslides, but also significantly replenishing water reservoirs and the Sierra Nevada snowpack.
- The state's precipitation levels this winter have been above average, resulting in reservoir storage well above normal and virtually no drought conditions.
- Climate scientist Daniel Swain described the current period as an "exceptional wet period," contrasting with drought, and noted that winter is crucial for California to recover water supplies.
- California's wet season spans November through March, with most precipitation occurring in December, January, and February, highlighting the importance of these months for water replenishment.
