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Story summary
- California's snowpack has improved due to recent storms but remains below average.
- As of December 30, statewide snow-water equivalent is 24% of the April 1 average, up from 5% earlier this month.
- The Northern Sierra is particularly low, at 17% of the April average.
- While warmer temperatures have caused precipitation to fall as rain rather than snow, reservoirs remain above average with Shasta Lake at 72% capacity.
- Upcoming storms are crucial to replenish the snowpack.
