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9. Yes, that's my only hope, the spring melt of the big snow pack we have.

Fri Mar 3, 2023, 12:02 PM

Mar 2023

Trinity Lake, unlike most other CA reservoirs, is more dependent on snowmelt than rain. It is fed about 30 percent by rain and 70 percent from snowmelt.
https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Why-some-reservoirs-don-t-fill-as-quickly-6925126.php#taboola-2

I hope the snowpack keeps building and brings it up to at least 50%, so it looks like a lake, not a creek.

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Half Of California Freed From Drought Thanks To Rain, Snow [View all] babylonsister Mar 2023 OP

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Why pick only 1? Johnny2X2X Mar 2023 #5

Doesn't bother me, just was asking, and you answered Johnny2X2X Mar 2023 #8

Maybe the snow measurements indicate central scrutinizer Mar 2023 #6