Summary
A strong winter storm is bringing up to 3 feet of snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. This snow could later help increase water levels in the area’s reservoirs. Currently, the reservoirs are performing above their average capacity for this time of year.
Key Facts
- A winter storm is expected to drop as much as 3 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
- The snow event is occurring shortly after California's new water year began on October 1.
- Snowpack is crucial for California's water supply, providing about 30% of it.
- As of Monday, many of California’s major reservoirs are above their average capacity for this time of year.
- Lake Shasta, California’s largest reservoir, is at 109% of its average capacity.
- The snowpack will likely increase reservoir levels in spring when the snow melts.
- The National Weather Service has warned of potential hazardous travel conditions due to the storm.
