In the CA hydrology world we close the "water year" on Sept 30th and start the new one for the winter of 2023/24 today October 1st. Graphic shows rainfall received vs normal from Oct 1st 2022-Sept 30th 2023. (subject to final corrections, analysis and bickering among scientists)
3:45 | Mtn Update
Kirkwood is CLOSED for the 2022-2023 winter season!
THANK YOU ALL FOR AN EPIC YEAR! There's no one else we would have wanted to ski 727" of amazing snow with than our wonderful Kirkwood community! We can't wait to see you all again next winter!
Prepare NOW! The Big Sur and Carmel Rivers are fcst to rise into Monitor Stage Thursday night and Friday, respectively. Big Sur is fcst to reach Flood Stage Friday morning. There is a 20-25% chance of the Carmel River exceeding the 8.5 ft flood stage. #Flood#preparenow#CAwx
At the majority of Calif stations, the current rainfall totals already exceed the normal amount for a full season (Jul 1-Jun 30). The highest values are across Central Calif which received the brunt of many of the storms. And there is still about 25% of the season to go!
@TahoeWeather Snowplows @KirkwoodMTN have had to go into snorkel mode to keep the roads clear. As of high noon can hear lots of avy bombs going off. Spur and Pass supposedly open but looks like resort still not open.
As we prepare for the incoming weather lets take a moment to pause and look at the visible imagery and marvel at what Mother Nature is sending our way.
Wondering how the water year compared to average? Check out these graphics for more! Amounts were generally around 60 to 90% of normal depending upon location. #cawx
Port San Luis peaking 2.47 ft above normal tide so far, also Monterey and Crescent City seeing the biggest rises in the 1-2.5 ft+ range so far. Harbors, inlets and smaller bays help to enhance rises #CAwx#TsunamiAdvisory
I’ll 🧵#tsunami footage here
First up: the massive set that kissed my front door - these waves are no joke and still rolling in. Some even bigger. #tongatsunami#tsunamialert#CAex