California's snow bag is lower than the average level, but the storm may change

After January was very dry, the snow in the Nevada Mountains in California now only accounts for 65 % of the average level of the year at this time, but state water officials say that the two winter storms are expected to bring more snow and rain. This It will increase the water supply of the state. Essence

State officials announced that snow accumulation measurement below the average level Snow survey every month At Philips Station near Nan Taihao Lake. When they drove the metal tube into the snow to measure their water content, it increased the data collected in the Cera Mountains because they were falling.

“Our January is very dry,” said Andy Reising, manager of the Snow Resources Ministry of Snow and Water Supply Forecast. “It does not add it to hurt our snow. Therefore, we lag behind the state in the state.”

As of January 1st, after a series of large storms in November and December, the average snow accumulation in the state was 108 %, and northern Sila accumulated the most. However, the people who were extremely dry in January were significantly lower than the average level.

In southern Silla, the snow group is now accounting for 47 % of the average level.

First Two atmosphere storms Raining starts on Friday and is expected to provide more on weekends. Another storm is approaching the Pacific Ocean and is expected to arrive next week.

Leixin said that the storm from tropical regions is very warm, and it is uncertain how much snow they will bring.

Lixin said: “There are a lot of precipitation coming, but it is warmer.” “Some of them will escape. We will snow, but we just don't know how much.”

On average, the Sira snow bag supplies 30 % of the California water.

Lixin said that in Northern California at this time, North California may be close to or higher than the average level, but it is expected that it will not bring too much water to Southern California.

Karla Nemeth, director of the Ministry of Water Resources, said that although the snow in northern North Sella started a good start in November and December, “we can review it in 2013 and 2021 to indicate the conditions to indicate the conditions How can it change transparently

Nims said: “California missed the key snowstorm in January.”

She said that with the predicted rainfall, “we hope that this indicates that the storm door has been opened for California, and we will see a humid period walking forward.”

However, she said: “The period without precipitation can be exhausted quickly.”

Nims said: “There is no snow or rain every day, we don't keep up with what we need.”

Earlier this week, the Ministry of Water Resources announced that the institutions provided by the National Water Project should receive at least 20 % of all its water distribution this year, which is higher than 15 % a month ago.

The increase in water distribution totaled about 100,000 acres, and the additional water in the metropolitan area of ​​Southern California provides water to cities and institutions that supply 19 million people.

“This will allow us to meet more local demand for national project supply and reduce our withdrawal from storage to improve regional reliability.”

The agency founded a record 3.8 million acres of water this year, stored in reservoirs and underground storage areas. UPADHYAY said that if more severe dry conditions recover, this will ensure that Southern California is prepared for next year.