California rainfall on pause to start December: What it means for water year [Video]

Storms kicked off the month of November with vengeance, but now, the forecast looks meek.

CALIFORNIA, USA — A high pressure system has set up over the western U.S. and as far out as the long range computer models can show, each approaching storm system looks to be lifted up and over the Pacific Northwest to Canada.

The latest GFS models show the possibility of a Dec. 15 low pressure system approaching the Central Coast, into Southern California. Another storm may look a little more promising. That system moves into northern California on Dec. 18-19.

With a forecast 12-15 days out, it’s hard to say with certainty if a storm will hold its shape or even keep its track. If computer models hold true, the next significant rain event could be the second half of the month.

So, what does this mean for our water year?

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