California Water Officials Issue Warning as Key Water Supply Number Plunges
Summary
California water officials have raised concerns about the state’s water supply due to lower-than-average snowpack levels. The snowpack, a key water source, measured significantly below average in recent surveys. However, the state’s reservoirs are currently above average in terms of water levels.Key Facts
- California's snowpack provides about 30% of the state's water supply.
- Recent snow surveys show snowpack levels at 59% of the average statewide.
- This drop is significant when compared to the early January measurement of 89% of average.
- The state is two-thirds through the main snow-producing months.
- California reservoirs are currently 126% of their average levels.
- Major reservoirs like Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville have water levels above historical averages.
- California emerged completely from drought conditions in mid-January for the first time in 25 years.
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