Overview

• Recent storms have significantly improved California's Sierra Nevada snowpack, now at 85% of normal, up from 28% at the start of the year.
• The snowpack is crucial for California's water supply, benefiting both cities and agricultural communities.
• Northern Sierra has seen the most improvement, but Southern Sierra remains at 80% of average due to higher snow elevations.
• California's largest reservoirs, including Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville, are above historical averages.
• Weather forecasts indicate a chance for more snow in early March, but extended dry periods could still impact the snowpack's recovery.