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How to turn snow into safe drinking water in a survival situation

Surviving in the wild during winter can present unique challenges, especially when it comes to finding safe drinking water.
Newsday

California's snowpack 'pretty good,' official says, as more storms on the way

The water in California’s mountain snowpack is just shy of average as spring begins, and a winter storm coming to the Sierra Nevada should offer a boost. The statewide snowpack measured 90% of average ...
Los Angeles Times

The Sierra’s remarkable recovery: ‘Snow drought’ fears overturned in a flash

Concerns that California might remain in a “snow drought” this winter have eased after a series of storms this month blanketed the Sierra Nevada with a near-average amount of snow for this time of ...
Los Angeles Times

L.A.’s water supply looks good right now — but it might not last

Every winter, scientists across California ascend high into the Eastern Sierra via skis, snowshoes, motorized snow cats and helicopters. Along with equipment to survive harsh days and nights in the ...
AZ Central

Did winter storms help Arizona's water supplies? Snow crews find 'above average' depths

HAPPY JACK — A team of Salt River Project meteorologists and hydrologists stepped into their snowshoes and tightened them down, ready to trudge 300 yards through dense wet snow to the site of a snow ...
kcra.com

California water officials feel 'OK' about snowpack levels but hoping for more storms

LEAVE LAWS. CALIFORNIA’S FIRST SNOW SURVEY OF THE YEAR HAS BEEN RELEASED. LOOK HERE FROM LIVECOPTER3 OVER THE SIERRA. THIS WAS EARLIER TODAY, A STUNNING VIEW THAT YOU’LL ONLY SEE RIGHT HERE ON KCRA 3.
WKYC3

Why some snowstorms leave more water than others: Understanding the science behind the snow-to-water ratio

CLEVELAND — When you hear that a winter storm dropped several inches of snow, you might not realize that it’s not always as simple as "one inch of snow equals one inch of water." In fact, the ratio of ...
kcra.com

Sierra needs more snow to meet California's water needs, snow survey finds

FEMA, THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES HELD ITS THIRD SNOW SURVEY OF THE SEASON. IT FOUND THE SIERRA NEEDS MORE SNOW TO MEET THE STATE’S WATER NEEDS. CREWS WENT OUT INTO THE SNOW COVERED MEADOW THIS ...
KSL

'This was a good storm': How much snow, rain Utah got before Thanksgiving

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Wet Vs. Dry Snow: How Temperature And Humidity Determine The Type Of Snow You See

Winter is upon us, and snow is on everyone’s mind. Ever wonder what factors contribute to the type of snow you see? Read on ...
The Island Packet

A good snow every seven years or so can be good for Hilton Head’s soul | Opinion

Zariah Evans, 4, and Josiah Mikell, 10, play in newly fallen snow on Lands End Road and Sam Doyle Road on St. Helena Island. Karl Puckett [email protected] “People down below want snowballs.” ...