California's Sierra Nevada Snowpack Sees Significant Recovery

Recent storms boost snowpack to 85% of normal, offering hope for water supply amid ongoing drought concerns.

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.