A Major storm set to hit at least a dozen states but meanwhile Southern California is on the verge of one of the driest winters in its history.
As of this date last year 4.969 inches of rain had fallen in the annual rain record. The prior year over 6 inches had fallen.
This year my rain gauge has captured less than a quarter of an inch of rain. Forecasters are saying this will be a La Niña year.
This situation has happened every two to three years. California has experienced many droughts throughout its history, including:
1920s–1930s: A period of dry conditions that was comparable to the largest 10-year droughts in the state’s paleoclimate record
2012–2016: The most severe drought on record, with 13 of the 30 driest months in the state’s history
2007–2009: A notable drought that caused growers to abandon permanent plantings like orchards and vineyards
1987–1992: A significant drought
1976–1977: A notable drought that included the driest year in California’s history
Happily our many reservoirs will ensure we will have enough water for our basic needs.
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