Environment

Reservoir Levels Rise In California With Record October Rainfall

October 31, 2016 | Amy Quinton

October was one of the wettest on record in Northern California. But the state needs much more to replenish major reservoirs.

Central California Reservoirs Filling Up Due To Recent Storms

April 7, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

Fisherman, boaters, and campers are eager to return to popular lakes for recreation as Central California reservoirs are filling up thanks to the recent storms and incoming snow melt.

Wet Winter Prompts SMUD To Drop Rates

March 14, 2016 | Steve Milne

Sacramento Municipal Utility District customers may notice a small drop in their utility bills thanks to the wet winter.

Environment

Feds Cautious About Water Deliveries To California Farmers

January 22, 2016 | Ed Joyce

California farmers will find out in February just how much water will be allocated from reservoirs managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Environment

More Snow In Forecast For Sierra Nevada

November 11, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Two storms have brought snow to the Sierra Nevada so far in November. Another one is forecast to bring more snow Sunday.

Environment

El Niño Won't End California Drought, State Says

August 13, 2015 | Chris Nichols

State and federal forecasters say California’s drought is likely to stretch into a fifth straight year, even if a soggy El Niño arrives this winter.

Floating Weather Station Will Measure Water Evaporation

January 12, 2015 | Amy Quinton

There’s something high-tech and strange floating on Folsom Lake right now. Scientists have launched a weather station on a buoy. The station will provide much more than just weather information.