CBS News: “Record California Drought Shows No Sign of Easing”

Miles Clark
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93% of California is in a severe drought or worse.  This drought has been going on for 4 years.

Lake Tahoe snowpack then and now...
Lake Tahoe snowpack then and now…

The latest snow surveys are showing the current Sierra Nevada snowpack at only 12% of normal for this time of year.

Squaw Valley last week looking D -R - Y.
Squaw Valley, CA last week looking D -R – Y.

Squaw Valley received only 4″ of snow between December 31st and February 7th.  They’ve gotten a meager 140″ of snow on the upper mountain this winter and only 38″ of snow on the lower mountain this winter.

The reason for the 4 year drought is this Ridiculously Resilient Ridge.
The reason for the 4 year drought is this Ridiculously Resilient Ridge.

NOAA’s official March outlook is not pointing to any relief for California.  We’ve got our fingers crossed for a Miracle March.

93% of CA is experiencing a severe drought or worse.
93% of CA is experiencing a severe drought or worse.
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