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California's snowpack is melting faster than ever, leaving less available water

Por: Los Angeles Times Nation February 14, 2023

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For decades, Californians have depended on the reliable appearance of spring and summer snowmelt to provide nearly a third of the state's supply of water. But as the state gets drier, and as wildfires climb to ever-higher elevations, that precious snow is melting faster and earlier than in years past — even in the middle of winter. That's posing a threat to the timing and availability of water in California, according to authors of a... + full article



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