snowpack, California

California snowpack is below average, but anticipated winter storms could change that
California's snowpack stands at 65% of average for this time of year. After a dry January, major storms are forecast to bring more rain and snow.
The Calm Before the Storm: California's Largest Ski Resort Prepares for 6 Feet of Snow
Our snow forecasting and reporting experts at Powderchasers aren't 100% sure where the snow line will be throughout the duration of the storm, and while rain could cause problems at lower elevations,
Dry January drops California snowpack "well below average" despite strong start, DWR says
Despite getting off to a strong start, California's snowpack has dropped "well below average" after a dry January put a dent into the early season recording, state water officials said Friday.
California snowpack falls well below average in January. Will back-to-back Sierra storms help?
California’s snowpack is “behind the 8-ball” but water officials are hopeful that a pair of storms sweeping through Northern California starting Friday will boost storage in the Sierra Nevada, which dipped well below average following a significantly dry January.
California snowpack takes a hit after a dry January, snow survey reveals
Where California’s snowpack stands overall and by region. State water officials also take readings from 130 automated snow sensors across the state. Those showed the statewide s

Northern California atmospheric river forecast

What Is the Pineapple Express Storm Heading Toward California?
The atmospheric river's effects are expected to last at least through Tuesday, one meteorologist told Newsweek.
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Sound The Alarms: California Braces for 100 Inches of Snow
California ski resorts are expecting a wet and wild storm that could dump up to 100 inches of snow before all is said and ...
Snowboarder vanishes for days at California resort. Tracks in snow lead to ‘miracle’
Two days after a snowboarder went missing at a California mountain ski resort as a storm rolled in, he has been found, ...
Three atmospheric river storms are headed for California. Will one be enough to end SoCal’s devastating fire season?
It could rain for many hours each day in the middle of next week as the edge of these storms take a swing into Southern California, forecasters say.
Heavy snow to slam parts of US this week as another winter storm develops
The cold air will be somewhat limited, but enough arctic air will wrap around the system that a snowstorm could break out in ...
US: Severe storm to hit California, Northwest with rain, snow
The flooding rains arrive after weeks of bone-dry winds fanned wildfires that killed at least 29 people and burned more than ...
Winter Storm Map as 13 States Hit
People in 13 states were warned of heavy snow and hazardous travel on Friday as multiple winter storms threaten.