Snowstorm Coats the Rockies
A potent storm pushed snowpack levels above normal across Colorado.
Climate Change Weakening River Seasonality in North
Seasonal flow variability is decreasing as climate change alters Earth’s systems, creating challenges for water management.
SWOT Observes Coastal Flooding
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite provides a new view of water on land, at the coast, and in the ocean.
U.S. Cities Could Be Capturing Billions of Gallons of Rain a Day
With better infrastructure and “spongy” green spaces, urban areas have made progress but should be soaking up way more free stormwater.
NASA Confirms 2023 as Warmest Year on Record
Global temperatures last year were around 2.1 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) above the average for NASA’s baseline period (1951-1980).
Colorful Swirls in the Gulf of Alaska
The burst of turquoise and tan hues in Alaskan waters is in stark contrast to the snowy shoreline.
California snowpack lowest in decade despite December storm hope
First survey of season shows snow at 25% of historical average, with brown patches of vegetation across Sierra Nevada.
First Snow Survey of Season Finds Below-Average Conditions for California
With above-average reservoir levels, El Niño, and a dry start to the water year, California is preparing for flood or dry conditions in the months ahead.
California Plans to Capture Winter Storm Runoff
California's Department of Water Resources encourages groundwater recharge to maximize capture of upcoming storm runoff.
Pacific North-West Cleans up after Floods, Braces for More Rain
Atmospheric rivers have pummeled the region, resulting in the deaths of two people in rushing floodwaters.