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There's Snow in the Sierra, But Don't Pop the Champagne

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This week, state water officials conducted an important measurement of the Sierra snowpack. The good news? The water content was 87 percent of average. But in terms of the drought, we would have had to surpass that figure, into the way, way, way above-average category to really celebrate. We talk with KQED Science Editor Craig Miller about where we stand as California's wet season winds down.

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