California drought: Rare good news as storms move in, and El Niño conditions are emerging in Pacific

[Brother Buzz]

6. That last pineapple express was something of a dud...

it was small, weak, and short in duration. This looks like the real deal, and with luck, it will be followed by a "March miracle" that could just carry us though this spell. I know the farmers in my area with anemic looking wheat and barley are smiling.

And if you can believe computer models, this trend could be the beginning of the end of this drought. Here's hoping for that "March miracle". And here's hoping we make preparations for the next drought by learning better ways to conserve even more water NOW.

The drought is only a reminder that water is a precious resource that should be conserved every day of the year, no matter the season. Conserving water makes as much sense in the middle of January as in the middle of July. - Lois Wolk