From the California Weather Blog:
“Warm and dry conditions have been the rule across California over the past two weeks, with the exception of a few high-mountain springtime thunderstorms fueled by weak atmospheric disturbances and moisture from melting of the meager Sierra Nevada snowpack.
Sierra snow water equivalent is at record or near-record low levels. (DWR)
The recent rate of loss of snow water equivalent (SWE) in the Sierra Nevada (since April 1st) is among the highest on record, which has acted to push the already exceptionally low snowpack water content back into record territory. In fact, the Northern Sierra SWE currently sits at 9% (!) of normal for this time of year–yes, you read that correctly: fully 91% below average. … “
Continue reading from the California Weather Blog here: Some late-season precipitation headed for California; Evolution toward El Niño continues
