Tag: Drought Monitor
Local water districts prioritize preparation amidst California’s drought crisis
Ava SarnowskiValley News StaffAs drought conditions in Southern California continue to worsen, local water districts are prioritizing preparations to meet the needs of residents...
Water districts taking steps to curb water waste during worsening drought
Drought conditions continue to worsen in California, leading to a statewide ban on watering, but local water districts maintain they’re well-stocked on supplies, without...
California drought worsens as Metropolitan Water District imposes restrictions
Drought conditions continue to worsen in California, according to the California Department of Water Resources’ most recent update.Following the Tuesday, April 26, announcement by...
California drought worsens as state records 100-year record-low rainfall
The state of California’s drought conditions continue to worsen despite December’s winter storms which dumped more than 130 inches of snow in the Sierra...
Dry January means less water than normal in California snow
Kathleen RonayneThe Associated PressThe water contained in California’s mountain snow is now lower than the historical average after a January without significant rain or...
California remains in drought despite winter storms
The state of California remains in a drought despite December’s winter storms which dumped more than 130 inches of snow in the Sierra Nevadas,...
Rain brings relief from drought
Despite the threat of La Niña, which usually results in a drier-than-average winter for those in the southwest, lasting into February, an abundance of winter...
Local water district enacts stricter rules in Water Shortage Contingency Plan as drought persists
As the drought continues to persist, local water agency, Eastern Municipal Water District announced it is increasing its drought stage to Stage 3a, according...
Three California ski resorts open weeks ahead of schedule
The skiing and snowboarding season got off to an early start in the Sierra Nevada Friday, Oct. 29, thanks to the powerful atmospheric river...
La Niña returns, governor declares statewide drought emergency
With the return of La Niña last week, water officials are predicting drought conditions will continue to worsen throughout the state of California.The National...