La Niña pattern to start California’s water year. What that means for rain, temperatures
A La Niña pattern for the first few months of this water year (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30) means there is potential for extreme weather events, both flooding and drought, depending on where you are located in California. Despite Sacramento receiving 76% of its normal rainfall for this past water year, Lake Oroville, the State Water Project’s largest reservoir, is currently sitting at 109% of average. … California is also starting out this new water year with more groundwater data than ever before, helping communities monitor conditions and protect drinking water supplies.
Other water year forecast news:
- ABC30 (Fresno, Calif.): California enters new water year with focus on flood preparedness in Valley
- San Diego Union-Tribune: The driest rainy season in nearly a decade ends in San Diego
- SFGate: Calif. sees seasonal shift with Bay Area showers, Sierra Nevada snowfall
- Colorado Springs Gazette (Colo.): Up to 10″ from first snow of October forecast for Colorado’s mountains
