[pct-l] snowpack

[dnlcyclone at aol.com]

In regards to so much snow in a La Nina:  January of 2011 is shaping up to be one of the driest, if not the driest January in California's history.  If not for the big storm in December, the state would be in an emergency drought situation come this summer.  If you look at the snowpack curves, you'll see that as it trends downward through April, there is a higher likelihood that the Sierra will prove to be average or below average snowpack in June.  Above normal temperatures are also likely in California through the spring and reaching into the Northwest starting this summer.  It doesn't do a whole lot of good to prognosticate, but I'd be more prepared for forest fires this year, not snowpack.  I'd take a slightly above average snow year instead of an above normal forest fire year any day.  


Cheers,


David L.






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