article_snippet: The March snowpack measurement came in at 0.9 inches of water content in the snow, just 5% of the March 3 historical average for the measurement site.
article_snippet: The March snowpack measurement came in at 0.9 inches of water content in the snow, just 5% of the March 3 historical average for the measurement site.
article_snippet: Central and southern Northern Sierra readings were 5.5 inches (20% of average) and 5 inches (22% of average) respectively.
article_snippet: Only in 1991 has the water content of the snow been lower.