California wildfires and drought: Where are we?
November is historically one of California’s worst months for deadly, wind driven mega wildfires. This year, there has been far less large runaway wildfires statewide, rainy conditions are to thank. … Mother nature has been kind to California so far this year, there have been fewer extreme heat spells, far fewer wind events, and more humidity. … But, California is still in a dangerous drought. The state’s six giant mega reservoirs, Shasta, Oroville, Trinity, New Melones, Don Pedro and San Luis, on average are only at 33% capacity. Normally, all six are near 54%.
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