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California Water Watch Update: Reservoirs, Rivers, Snowpack — Where Do We Stand Today?

Today we take a comprehensive California Water Watch checkup — a critical look at water resources in one of the largest agricultural economies in the world. Water is everything in California, and it’s time to see exactly where we stand right now. We break down the State Station Index, the 8-station index for Northern California, and the 6-station index for Southern California, along with snowfall and snow water equivalent (SWE) as a percent of average. How much snow do we actually have in the mountains — and how much are we missing? We also explain one of the most important concepts in California water management: Snowpack vs. reservoirs and rivers. Think of it this way — snowpack is the savings account, while rivers and reservoirs are the checking account. Snowpack feeds future water supply, while reservoirs and rivers reflect what we can use right now. From dry conditions at Mount Shasta Ski Resort to updated reservoir levels at Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville, and on to conditions at Heavenly Valley and Mammoth Mountain, this is a clear, practical snapshot of California’s water picture today. YouTube Chapters 00:00 — Mount Shasta Ski Resort: Dry Conditions 02:39 — California Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) & Percent of Average 04:13 — Northern California 8-Station Index 06:14 — Southern California 6-Station Index 06:56 — Lake Shasta Reservoir Levels 08:13 — Lake Oroville Reservoir Levels 10:55 — Mountain Check: Heavenly Valley & Mammoth Mountain