California Department of Water Resources
Division of Flood Management

Snow Surveys Background

Snow Surveys are mandated by Section 228 California Water Code:
228.  The department shall gather and correlate information and data
pertinent to an annual forecast of seasonal water crop, including
the making of snow surveys, either independently or in cooperation
with any person or any county, State, Federal, or other agency.

Snow Surveys Home Page. Revised: May 27, 1999 03:34