This article examines the water situation in Southern California, highlighting the dry start to the 2024-25 water year and the potential implications for water resources. It discusses the role of precipitation, snowpack, and reservoir levels in determining water availability.
The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universe. Engaging articles, amazing illustrations & exclusive interviews. Ming Pan is in the bottom 2% of historical records. On Jan. 8, 2025, the soil moisture content, as measured down to about 40 inches (100 cm), was in the bottom 2% historically for that day in the area around Los Angeles.
The state gets very little rain from May through September, so late fall and winter are crucial to fill reservoirs and to build up the snowpack to provide water. California relies on However, Southern California started out the 2024-25 water year pretty dry. The region got some rain from an atmospheric river in November, but not much. After that, most of the and evaporation also suck water out of the plants and soil. That leaves dry vegetation that can provide fuel for Santa Ana winds: What is causing the deadly fires sweeping across Los Angeles? Water year data from Oct. 1, 2024, to Jan. 7, 2025, shows precipitation levels and the anomaly from the 1991-2020 average. How snowpack and reservoir levels as of Jan. 7, 2025, compare with the 2000-2015 average in Northern and Southern California. The shaded areas show normal reservoir levels (blue) and reservoir levels plus snowpack (gray). The lines track each for the 2025 water year. takes into account forecasts for La Niña, an ocean temperature pattern that was on its way to developing in the Pacific Ocean in early 2025. La Niña tends to mean drier conditions in Southern California. However, not every La Niña affects California in the same way. One or two big rain events could completely turn the table for Southern California's water situation. In 2023, California saw So, it's hard to say this early in the season how dry Southern California will be in the coming months, but it's clear that people in dry areas need to pay attention to the risks. Dr. Ming Pan joined CW3E as a senior research hydrologist in 2021. He previously served as an associate research scientist at Princeton University. His research focuses on quantifying various states of the terrestrial water cycle at different scales from local to global, and developing the data and tools for solving related application problems
CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES DROUGHT CLIMATE CHANGE LA NINA
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
With 2024 election done, Democrats focus on this Southern California House seat for 2026Democrats are set to control five of six House races in Orange County. They’re already strategizing to take the other.
Read more »
2024 in Southern California: From Olympic Glory to Sean Combs' ArrestThis news piece covers a variety of events that shaped Southern California in 2024, including the US Olympic Track and Field Team Trials, a high-profile sex trafficking investigation involving music mogul Sean Combs, and other notable happenings.
Read more »
Southern California News Highlights of 2024This news piece covers major events from Southern California in 2024, including election updates, wildfires, earthquakes, and a surprising incident at a marathon.
Read more »
Eyewitness to 2024: Reflecting on the year's top stories in Southern California2024 was comprised of 366 days and countless snapshots in time. As we close out the year and await the next, we're looking back at the moments that turned into memories.
Read more »
Southern California Business Highlights of 2024A review of the top business stories that captivated Southern California readers in 2024, including layoffs, mergers, protests, store openings and closings.
Read more »
Best Bites of 2024 in Southern CaliforniaThis article highlights some of the best dishes enjoyed by reporters throughout Southern California in 2024. It showcases unique culinary experiences from new restaurants, seasonal offerings, and popular food events.
Read more »