The first snowpack survey of the season in the Sierra Nevada shows that L.A.'s water supply looks good right now. But there are warning signs that we are in for dry seasons in the coming months.

The Rocky Mountains are already blanketed in snow, and climatologists are hopeful this year's predicted El Niño conditions will power good runoff for the all-important Colorado River this summer.

At Phillips Station, officials recorded a snow depth of 39.5 inches (100 centimeters) and a water content of 17 inches (43 centimeters), which is 70% of average for the location, he said.

Statewide, Utah’s snowpack is looking quite good. ... The map shows the amount of snow water equivalent in watersheds across Utah compared to the 30-year average.

Good sledding snow requires wet snow, ... Which means that it takes less snow to produce the same amount of water. This happens more often when snow falls at or just above freezing temperatures.

Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years After years of drought, California water supplies in good shape as summer months approach ...

Not all of the West is enjoying such good water news, however. Snow levels are far lower in Montana, Idaho, Washington and northern Wyoming.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - During the winter, Colorado can receive a lot of significant winter storms that can bring high snowpacks. The snowpacks can get good water for our rivers in spring ...

We're now over 6" on the water year, with an average to date of just over 4", putting us about 2" above normal with the rainy season just getting started. In terms of snowfall, this was a good one.

This is really good news." The water-heavy snow from the past week gave Utah's snowpack — a measure of water within the state's mountain snow — a nice bump.

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 ...

Many saw the snow flying earlier Tuesday afternoon and maybe you are wondering whether is a good snow to hit the local sledding hill. By Erin Ashley Published : Jan. 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM EST ...