Thursday, January 15, 2009

Northern California Precipiation Forecast - NOT GOOD

The 10-Day Feather Basin precipitation forecast shows almost NO precipiation through the end of January 2009. The Feather Basin is the tributary that feeds the Bay Delta watershed, a primary source of southern California's imported water supplies.

A strong, high pressure ridge is forecasted to remain over Northern California this week. Dry conditions and unseasonably warm temps are expected for hte Feather Basin through the weekend. The long-range weather models suggest cooler temps next week. Precipitation is forecast at only 4% of normal through January 26th.

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