Saturday, March 29, 2025

Is southern California still in extreme drought in March of 2025?

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While the Sierra Nevada snowpack has reached near-average levels, Southern California remains in a severe drought, with some areas experiencing extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. 
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
  • Drought Severity:
    Parts of Southern California, including coastal areas from Santa Barbara to San Diego, are in severe drought, with some inland areas experiencing extreme drought. 


  • Snowpack:
    While the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada has recovered to near-average levels, the southern part of the mountain range has less than average snowpack. 

  • Rainfall:
    Broad swaths of Southern California remain exceptionally dry and below average for rainfall. The Los Angeles region has only received 45% of its average rainfall so far this water year. 

  • Water Supply:
    The regional disparity in snowpack affects how much water the State Water Project will be able to deliver. 

  • La Niña:
    La Niña conditions, which historically increase the chances of normal to dry winters in southern California, are expected to persist in the near-term. 

  • Drought Monitor:
    The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that 44% of California is no longer under any drought classification. 

  • Drought Conditions:
    As of March 25, 2025, approximately 39% of California is under drought conditions, and 16% is abnormally dry. 

  • Historical Context:
    The 2011-2017 drought was the longest in California history. 

    • Drought Status Update for California-Nevada
      Feb 13, 2025 — Graphic provided by C. ... Figure 2: Early 2025 Continues Extreme Dry and Wet Divide to the Region. ... La Niña condit...
      Drought.gov

  • March – June 2025 South Ops Highlights - GACC
    Feb 28, 2025 — Central California has areas experiencing moderate drought which is mainly across portions of the Central Valley. Seve...
  • GACC

  • Is California still in a drought in 2025? This map shows you
    Mar 18, 2025 — Parts of Southern California in severe drought conditions They mostly worsen, getting drier moving toward the South. C...
    Mount Shasta Herald

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    As of March 25, 2025 approximately 39% (62898 square miles) of California is under drought conditions and 16% (26071 square miles) is Abnormally dry.
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