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Despite the forecasted rain, DWR director Lester Snow urges continued conservation

Posted by: Maven on October 3, 2008 at 6:26 am

From The Weather Channel:

A strong storm system will blast into the Western States today into Saturday.

Today, rain, heavy at times, will develop over Washington, Oregon, and northern California, with showers further inland across the northern Rockies. Winds will also be on the increase through tonight, with 20 to 30 mph along coastal areas, and 10 to 20 mph winds inland.

On Saturday the rain will expand south through central California, with some showers reaching as far south as Los Angeles and San Diego. Rain will also spread eastward across the Great Basin into the northern and central Rockies.

However, despite the rain, Department of Water Resources director Lester Snow issued this statement urging continued conservation and reminding everyone that the drought is not over:

“Weather forecasters are predicting rain this week in both Northern and Southern California. However, it is important for Californians to understand that a small rainstorm will not end our water problems. We will still be in a drought. We all need to continue to conserve water at our homes and our places of work.

“Because of two back-to-back severely dry years, not even one extremely wet winter will end California’s drought. We would need several above average years to replenish our reservoirs and groundwater supply. Despite this weekend’s bit of rain, long-range weather forecasts predict 2009 to be another dry year for California, making it essential that we save water in every possible way.”

For more information about California’s drought:

  • Visit the Department of Water Resources drought website by clicking here.
  • Check out the latest drought monitor by clicking here.

October 3, 2008 · Filed Under Drought, Weather & Snowpack

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