2015 Sierra snow pack

imported
#1

At Echo Summit (that’s near Lake Tahoe) they just measured for the second time this season. Only 12% of normal.

bowlegs

#2

I saw this report too. Terrible for California’s drought problems, but potentially great for those wanting to get an early start in the Sierra this year.

samacitta

#3

“great for those wanting to get an early start in the Sierra this year.”

I believe at least two hikers already have!

tron

#4

As of March 1, N Sierra is 16%, C Sierra is 20%, and S Sierra is 22% of normal. Good year for that Yo-yo you’ve dreamed about. LOL.

bowlegs

#5

As of April 1, N 8%, C 8%, and S 7%. Not sure why April’s numbers are so much lower than March. Any way you look at it this winter was very dry.

bowlegs

#6

Has it been warmer than freezing? Perhaps some of it has melted, thus the current depth relative to a “normal” April would be a lower % than the depth in March was relative to a “normal” March?

Billy