usdm panel discussion

USDM Panel Discussion

What to do with CA?

NWS Coordination Indicators

• Snowpack

• Reservoir Conditions

• Water Supply Allocations

• M&I Conservation

• Drought Proclamations

• Anecdotal Information

• Precipitation Indices

• Rangeland Condition*

California Indicators

Other Work

• USGS Basin Characterization Model

• Reservoir/Snowpack Information Document

Lessons Learned

• Coordination Across Agencies Really Important

• Better Forecasts at Longer Lead Times

Science