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Winter storms boost California groundwater supply with ‘impressive recharge'
California reports its first groundwater increase in four years after a winter of significant rain and snow.
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Explainer: How has the recent wet weather affected California's drought cycle?
When it comes to rainfall, California has already had an active start to the year. NBC 7 meteorologist Brooke Martell explains what all this wet weather is doing to the state’s reservoir levels.
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Explainer: What is an atmospheric river and how does it affect drought in California?
Atmospheric rivers play a major role in how the West Coast gets its water. In the midst of California’s drought, they matter even more. Here’s what to know.
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First snow survey of the season in California leaves uncertainty
DWR’s electronic readings from half of those stations placed throughout the state indicate that the statewide snowpack’s snow water equivalent is 2.5 inches, or 25% of average for this date, compared to 185% in 2023.
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Water Crystal Ball? JPL Will Soon Reveal How Much Water We Have on Earth's Surface
A new satellite by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory will soon provide precise and vital data on how much water is available on Earth’s surface.
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When Will California Have Its Next Drought? JPL May Soon Offer a Water Crystal Ball
A new satellite by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will soon provide more precise and vital data.
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Storm After Storm Produce Phenomenal Sierra Snowpack
The snowpack is like a bank account where we save water to use throughout the year. Shanna Mendiola explains its importance.
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Water Supply Beneath the Surface: Why Groundwater Matters
When we think about water in California, we often focus on what we can see: the snow pack, the reservoirs, and the aqueducts. But there’s a major part of the water supply that we don’t see because it’s hidden under the surface: groundwater.
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How Recent Storms Will Affect California's Water Supply
Leading up to Earth Day, take a look at the impact using wells to drain groundwater has on the climate. Meteorologist David Biggar reports for the NBC4 News on April 17, 2023.