DearSurround8 t1_jdc5ylj wrote on March 23, 2023 at 10:38 AM

Reply to comment by jayrocksd in Why California is still in drought despite heavy rain and snow by bogdanelcs

The drought monitor is taking into account the lack of retained moisture in the soil. It takes years of good conditions to replenish the soil moisture. I think the estimate is 6 straight years of 150% precipitation to return to full normal.

jayrocksd t1_jdc7omy wrote on March 23, 2023 at 10:59 AM

I don't doubt what you're saying, but why say 99.7% and link to a source that says 55.34%?

jmlinden7 t1_jdixzg6 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 6:47 PM

We have reservoirs for a reason, so that we don't have to rely solely on natural moisture retention