As of Jan. 7, Sierra snow pack is at 91% of normal for this time of year, buoyed by more than usual snow in the Southern Sierra. For the Tahoe area, mountain snow pack is slightly lower, 89% of the normal amount by this date. The mountains are seeing precipitation, but with warmer temperatures, it's falling as rain.
What does the late, and warmer, start to the snow season mean for the region, local businesses and more? We turn to our environmental contributor Claire Carlson who joins Ally Audio to talk about her latest story and what she found out.
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