California's snowpack has made a major recovery from the first 2 months of 2024. Back in January, the statewide snowpack was 28% of normal and on February 1st, was 53% of normal.
After 3 storms hit California the past 2 weeks, the statewide snowpack has reached 104% of average as of April 1. According to the DWR, below are the current snowpack conditions.
Northern Sierra
Average Snow Water Equivalent: 33.9"
Percent of April 1 Average: 119%
Percent of Normal for this Date: 118%
Central Sierra
Average Snow Water Equivalent: 27.5"
Percent of April 1 Average: 102%
Percent of Normal for this Date: 101%
Southern Sierra
Average Snow Water Equivalent: 20.5"
Percent of April 1 Average: 94%
Percent of Normal for this Date: 94%
Statewide Summary
Average Snow Water Equivalent: 27.3"
Percent of April 1 Average: 105%
Percent of Normal for this Date: 104%
