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flag California’s 2026 snowpack is far below average, raising water supply concerns despite recent storms.

flag California begins 2026 with snowpack levels significantly below average, raising water supply concerns. flag At Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, snow depth is 24 inches with snow water content at 50% of the seasonal average and just 21% of the typical April 1 peak. flag Statewide, snowpack is at 71% of average, despite recent storms and reservoirs holding above-average water. flag Officials stress it's early in the season, and more storms could affect the outlook. flag The snowpack, which supplies about a third of California’s annual water as it melts, remains a critical factor for drought preparedness in the state's large population and major agricultural sector.

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