Monday, 23 March 2009 23:53

Late Winter Rainfall

slide5.pngAmador County - Erratic and rainy weather patterns darkened the skies over Amador County, but the end-of-winter gales were not enough to bring rainfall back to normal levels. In the upcountry, residents reported a variety of weather patterns, from heavy snowfall to hail. Local measurements indicate that rainfall in Amador County is now approximately 82 percent of normal. Rainfall in the Sacramento region as a whole is now 76 percent of normal, according to climatology reports by the National Weather Service. About a tenth of an inch of rain fell in downtown Sacramento on Sunday, while other areas reported four-hundredths of an inch. Sunny skies and warmer temperatures will continue this week. The good news is that there was a significant amount of snowfall in the Sierras, which makes up the majority of year round water supplies in our reservoirs. From 1 1/2 to 2 feet of snow fell at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and in the Soda Springs area. The same levels were predicted at Kirkwood Ski Report. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.