California is emerging from its wettest time of the year with new fire and drought risks.
The state is scheduled to measure the snowpack amassed over winter on Tuesday — April 1 is the typical peak point before springtime melting. This data will help determine how much water will be available for residents and agriculture.
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The above-average and near-normal snow conditions in mountains in northern and central California should give the state enough water to meet its needs for summer and fall, according to