Department of Water Resources Archives - Stocktonia News

Three people in blue jackets conducting fieldwork in a snowy forest clearing with a wooden cabin in the background.

Record heat melts much of California snowpack, leaving one of lowest in history

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 1, 2026, 3:22 p.m.April 1, 2026, 5:09 p.m.

The Department of Water Resources found no measurable snow during its once-a-month manual survey in the Sierra Nevada.

February snow at Phillips Station

California snowpack grew after February storms, but remains below average

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Feb. 27, 2026, 2:02 p.m.April 23, 2026, 2:32 p.m.

A calm river with boats docked alongside a tree-lined bank, under a cloudy sky.

Miles of Delta levees are at risk of floods. Repairs could cost $3 billion

by Alastair Bland • CalMatters April 18, 2025, 12:04 p.m.April 23, 2026, 2:33 p.m.

Aerial view of a concrete spillway with scalloped steps, flanked by grassy terrain and roads.

‘Winter of extremes’ boosts water deliveries for California

by Kiley Russell • Bay City News Feb. 26, 2025, 8:36 a.m.April 23, 2026, 2:33 p.m.

Aerial view of agricultural fields with intersecting waterways and a blue sky with clouds.

State increases water allocations after early season rains

by Ruth Dusseault • Bay City News Jan. 2, 2025, 8:30 a.m.April 23, 2026, 2:46 p.m.