CO2: 427.09 ppmThe Trump administration is firing employees at the Bureau of Reclamation, drawing concerns from California water agencies that depend on it to deliver supplies.
Layoffs at NOAA will only make weather reports less reliable.
Scientists worry there will be immediate harm from the Trump administration's latest cuts to the federal workforce, which hit NOAA and the NWS.
Following storms, California is increasing its forecast of water supplies this year. The federal government also increased water projections for agriculture.
Current and former agency officials and lawmakers said the cuts could have major impacts on Americans and the economy, compromising important functions.
The terminations come days before a potential severe weather outbreak in the southeastern U.S. — and just months ahead of the next Atlantic hurricane season.
California’s snowpack is now 85% of average, with more snow in the northern Sierra and less in the south. Amid warming winters, the state is seeing less snow at lower elevations.
A rainstorm expected to arrive Wednesday may mark the start of a soggy March. More wet weather is expected next week.
Temperatures in much of SoCal will continue to rise Wednesday and Thursday, but officials say it doesn't mean winter has passed. Cold, wet storms are forecast for the weekend and next week.
The Army Corps colonel responsible for releasing reservoir water at Trump’s direction knew it wouldn’t reach Southern California as he promised, a memo obtained by The Post shows.
The potential closures come as the General Services Administration looks for opportunities to sell government buildings it says may be needed.