Is it going to rain in california?

5 days ago - Since California is so dependent on precipitation during its relatively brief winter rainy season, even a single dry winter can quickly lead to adverse drought impacts upon agriculture and the environment. read more

Most of California was on track for one of its driest winters on record as recently as February as a result of persistent (one might even call it resilient) high pressure ridging along the West Coast during the first half of winter. read more

Of course, frequent rain storms and deep snowpack don’t solve California’s water storage problems. About 85 percent of the storm water in the Los Angeles River drains to the ocean. read more

After one of the driest Januarys ever in California, there may be a glimmer of hope for the parched state: There's a slight chance of above-normal rainfall for Southern California over the next three months and an even chance for the rest, according to the latest climate models. read more

After a long stretch of tumultuous weather during much of 2017 and early 2018–ranging from record rainfall, continuing drought in the south, all-time record heat, and devastating wildfires (followed by equally devastating debris flows)–a relatively quiet spring and start to summer in California has offered a welcome reprieve. read more

Southern California, which was topping 90 degrees and shattering records in mid-February, has undoubtedly had it the worst in a winter many thought was going to bring the rain. Santa Barbara is at just 56 percent of normal. Los Angeles is at 70 percent. Camarillo: 39 percent. Long Beach: 57 percent. Palm Springs: 62 percent. read more