A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.

MOUNT ROSE, Nev. — Most people in Tahoe would agree the Sierra Nevada snowpack is one of California’s most valuable natural resources. For some, that value is tied to powder days and packed parking ...

Researchers at Concordia have developed a new method of measuring the amount of usable water stored in snowpacks. The comprehensive technique, known as snow water availability (SWA), uses satellite ...

MORE ON THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S MEASUREMENTS. EARLIER TODAY. CALIFORNIA’S WINTER WATER SUPPLY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE HAS NEW MEASUREMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES SHOW THE SNOWPACK AT ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water ...