Updated January 13, 2024
Roseville, Calif.- When it comes to water resources, the northern Sierra Nevada snowpack is a harbinger of abundance or scarcity for 40 million California residents and businesses. The 2024-25 snow season has arrived and early snow has brought along optimism for a good year. After a strong start, overall California is currently below average at 86 percent. The Northern Sierra remains above average at 127 percent. Let it snow!
Regardless of this year’s precipitation, redoubling efforts in conservation and planning for the future remains the pragmatic option for the Golden State and The West.
California Snowpack Water Content: January 2025
| Region | Water Content (in inches) | % Avg to Date |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Sierra | 15.2 | 127% |
| Central Sierra | 10.3 | 79% |
| Southern Sierra | 6.1 | 57% |
| Statewide | 10.5 | 86% |
source: CA Dept of Water Resources
California Snowpack Water Content – April 26, 2024
| Region | Water Content (in inches) | % Avg to Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Sierra | 25.10 | 108 | |
| Central Sierra | 20.30 | 89 | |
| Southern Sierra | 16.90 | 95 | |
| Statewide | 20.80 | 96 |
California Snowpack Water Content – July 7, 2023
| Region | Water Content (in inches) | % Avg to Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Sierra | 2.5 | 727 | |
| Central Sierra | 1.9 | 471 | |
| Southern Sierra | 1.30 | 412 | |
| Statewide | 1.90 | 381 |
California Snowpack – Updated March 3, 2022
| Region | Water Content (in inches) | % Avg to Date | % Avg year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Sierra | 14.80 | 57 | 63 |
| Central Sierra | 17.00 | 65 | 66 |
| Southern Sierra | 14.10 | 63 | 44 |
| Statewide | 15.50 | 63 | 60 |