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SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — Snow levels in the Klamath National Forest are at their average, according to an April 1 survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The USDA said the snowpack is average to slightly above average at 111% percent.
“The height of snow and (Snow Water Equivalent) are measured by a snow sampling tube with a cutter end that is driven through the snowpack, measuring depth,” the report said. “The snow core is then weighed to determine the water content (SWE). The information is forwarded to the State of California, where the data is compiled with other snow depth reports.”
This measure helps forecast water availability for agriculture, power generation and recreation throughout the state of California.
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