California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Dani AnguianoJanuary 9, 2026 at 08:15 PM

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California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years, according to the US Drought Monitor. Years of drought had intensified wildfires and challenged the agricultural sector. Recent above-normal rainfall, including a wet December holiday season, has filled reservoirs and eliminated all drought or abnormal dryness across the state. While this marks a significant milestone, with no part of California experiencing dryness since 2000, snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada are currently at 70% of the average for this time of year. Hydrologists caution that it is too early to determine the long-term impact on the state's water supply, as the snowpack typically provides a third of California's water.

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Modoc County 40% David Rizzardo 40% Shasta Lake 50% Oroville Lake 50% Sierra Nevada 50% Drew Tuma ×250% National Drought Mitigation Center 60% US Drought Monitor ×375% California ×1195%

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