The California Drought Just Got Worse
The state of California is in the midst of its third straight year of drought, mired in a water supply rut after a meager wet season during the winter. The entire state is in some stage of drought, with 77% of the state suffering from "extreme" to "exceptional" Drought conditions, the two worst categories according to the newest U.S. Drought Monitor data released Thursday
**w that the thin mountain s**wpack left over from the winter has melted, the Drought is intensifying and contributing to heightened wildfire concerns.