Here’s some good news from the “weather not climate” department. The latest series of storms, part of an “atmospheric river” pattern, have increased California’s snowpack to anywhere from 110 to 115% above of normal for this time of year.
The latest data from the Department of Water Resources shows that statewide average is above normal.
Source: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/snowapp/sweq.action
In contrast, just one year ago on this date, the statewide average was about 26% of normal.
Since that date, California snowpack has quadrupled in size. However, the snow season doesn’t end until April 1st, and according to the DWR, California is at 61% of the statewide normal for this date compared to the entire season. With one or two more storm patterns, it’s possible we’ll end the season on a positive note.
And THIS is ‘normal’:
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California is a lot drier than the average spot on earth. With rainfall variable, not the exact same every year, a MAJORITY of years will have below average rainfall, and a few will have quite a bit above average rainfall.
Moonbeam is on his very large, very SECURE gated ranch that is simply dripping with all the conveniences fossil fuels can provide. It is his new normal.
Here is a video from a really clued up airline pilot, He notes that about 3 weeks ago, the DWR noted that the snow pack was at only 60%. The weather can change!!!!!
With no more snowfall over the last week or so the snowpack is at about 100% of normal.