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The lack of snow so far this year is due to fewer big storms than normal hitting California. When storms have come, they have been warmer, depositing snow mostly at higher elevations.
Reversal from last year's wet winter has left the Sierra snowpack at just 25% of normal for early January
Reversal from last year's wet winter has left the Sierra snowpack at just 25% of normal for early January
Unlike a year ago, water storage is above average. Whether the year is wet or dry, though, remains uncertain despite El Niño conditions.
Concerning findings about the world's freshwater fish population, 25% are in danger of extinction.