This week, temperatures are expected to be slightly warmer than normal, accelerating snowmelt in the Sierra. That means the Valley must prepare for more water to enter our full waterways.
This week, temperatures are expected to be slightly warmer than normal, accelerating snowmelt in the Sierra.That's raising concerns about melting snow in our higher elevations causing waterways to overflow.
"Right now, we're looking at the possibility for snowmelt for later this week," said Bill South, a senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service. As we face that possibility, Fresno County supervisors say they are working with state and federal partners to control where all the water goes.
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