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Fast Facts

The Northern Sierra, 8-Station Precipitation Index, seasonal total as of September 30 was 80.1", which is 160% of a normal Water Year (50.0"). Water Year 2006 was the fifth wettest year for the 8-Station precipitation record (1921-2006).

 

The California State Meteorologist is a function of the California Department of Water Resources' (DWR) Division of Flood Management. The function of the California State Meteorologist is to prepare weather summaries for forecasting and flood operations; coordinates DWR's meteorological activities with the National Weather Service and other relevant government agencies and interested parties; advises on developments in the fields of meteorology and climatology and represent California's interests in the meteorological aspects of water resources; coordinates collection of data on wind, temperature, radiation, humidity, and evaporation; advises engineers regarding meteorological conditions affecting design of hydraulic structures; and plans and coordinates meteorological studies for refinement of forecasting techniques in connection with water supply and flood forecasting, especially at key geographical locations that are areas of concern to DWR.

The Weather and Climate Newsletter, written periodically by the State's weather and climate staff, is available through the California Data Exchange Center.

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