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EID Snow Survey Reveals Alarming 50% Deficit in Average Snowpack for 2024

Second Survey of the Year Highlights Potential Water Supply Challenges

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
February 2, 2024
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EID Snow Survey Reveals Alarming 50% Deficit in Average Snowpack for 2024

Pictured: Nick Padgett, assistant hydrographer (left) and Ryan Rodriguez, hydro construction and maintenance worker (right).

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El Dorado County (Feb 2, 2024) – In a recent snow survey conducted by the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) in collaboration with the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program (CCSS), data has emerged showing a concerning 50 percent deficit in the average snowpack for this time of year. The findings, gathered during EID’s second survey of 2024 along three designated courses, could have significant implications for water supply and management in the region.

The survey, completed on January 30, contributes crucial data to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) as part of the CCSS program. This data, in turn, plays a pivotal role in the creation of the DWR’s “Bulletin 120,” a water supply index forecast tool. Published in February, March, April, and May each year, “Bulletin 120” predicts seasonal runoff from the state’s major watersheds, taking into account precipitation, snowpack, and reservoir storage levels.

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The EID’s survey outcomes hold particular importance as they influence lake levels, streamflow obligations, and overall water availability. The reservoirs near the Sierra Crest, managed by EID, rely heavily on the Bulletin 120 forecasts to guide their operational decisions.

The stark revelation of a 50 percent dip in the average snowpack raises concerns about the potential impact on water resources in the coming months. As California faces ongoing challenges related to drought and water scarcity, the EID’s findings serve as an early warning, prompting officials and water managers to closely monitor and plan for the potential consequences.

Water supply and management authorities will be closely watching subsequent Bulletins to assess whether the current deficit in snowpack will persist, exacerbate existing water challenges, and potentially lead to heightened conservation measures or adjustments in water usage regulations.

With the drought-prone state already grappling with water-related issues, the EID’s snow survey results underscore the need for proactive measures and careful planning to ensure sustainable water management.

Source: EID
Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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