Track California Snow Conditions
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) California Cooperative Snow Surveys (CCSS) program supports DWR’s water supply forecasting and flood management missions:
- One of DWR’s longest standing programs, a model of cooperation and collaboration
- Facilitates the cooperative sharing of data among California water management agencies
- Issues regular water supply forecasts each winter and spring
- Facilitates technical improvements in forecasting tools and technology
- Serves as a clearinghouse for dealing with challenges and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement
estimation of snow water volume will continue in water year 2025
~30%
of California's freshwater supplied by snowpack
years in operation
50+
active cooperating agencies
Snowpack as of
| Statewide | Northern Region | Central Region | Southern Region | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of normal to date | ||||
| Percent of April 1st average |
