Receding Reservoirs Seen From Space
Looking at levels of the state’s largest 12 reservoirs from April 2019 vs. today, the changes vs. historical averages are becoming more extreme, especially in Northern California, which is home to the largest reservoirs in the system. Declining water reserves and the Sierra snowpack – just 26% of average as of April 25 – are a telltale sign of our current drought expanding in coverage and intensity since last October This increases the likelihood of an earlier and more intense start to fire season, according to Dr. Craig Clements of San Jose State’s Fire Weather Lab/Wildfire Research ...
Source: nbcbayarea.com