Earth ChangesWildfire And Drought Risks Spike As California Enters Dry Season With Just 18% Snowpack Posted on April 22, 2026 by Administrator California is entering its dry season with far less snow than usual, heightening drought concerns across the state, according to Bloomberg. Snowpack stands at just 18% of normal statewide, according to the Department of Water Resources. Conditions are especially severe in the Sierra Nevada: the northern region has only 6% of typical levels, while the central and southern areas are at 21% and 32%, respectively.
