Historic weather eases drought in California but water woes continue
Cloud bands and ‘epic’ snowfalls have helped to temporarily lift parts of California out of drought
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Cloud bands and ‘epic’ snowfalls have helped to temporarily lift parts of California out of drought
Storms have brought heavy rain and snow to the state, but its ‘water issues haven’t gone away.’
More than 44 percent of the state is free from drought after a series of moisture-laden storms, but is the weather enough to end the state's drought?
Experts say residents in areas downstream from large amounts of snow should keep an eye out for evacuation notices.
The Sites Reservoir — a $4.4 billion project to add dams and store more water that’ll be sent south — is still years away from completion. The final environmental report is expected this year.