[californiadisasters] Satellite Map Shows California's Serious Drought Problem

So much for the snow. Governor set to declare emergency.

By Chris Roberts | KNBC-TV Los Angeles

|  Friday, Jan 17, 2014  |  Updated 8:26 AM PST

The drought has gone beyond severe.

The historic lack of rain has translated into an incredible lack of snow in the Sierra Mountains, according to a satellite image from NOAA.

Take a look at the two California maps, from January of 2013 and then this year, after the driest year on record, according to the Atlantic Cities.

As if an epically-dry December wasn't bad enough, January records for bone-dry conditions could be broken if the forecast -- for no rain -- holds up.

Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to declare a drought emergency on Friday.

On Thursday, California was one of 11 states with counties declared to be primary natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The U.S. Drought Monitor produces a weekly map of the country showing the areas hardest hit by lack of precipitation.

In the current version, the majority of our state is listed as its second most severe category "Extreme Drought" second only to "Exceptional Drought."

The designation means eligible farmers in those counties can qualify for low-interest emergency loans from the department.

Source: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Governor-Brown-California-Drought-240821841.html

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