Environment
Even a Deluge Won't End California's Drought
This mid-week soaking probably won't go one-fifth of the way toward ending it, unfortunately.
After a long stretch of weather as dry as the face of Mars, California is finally getting the drenching it's desperately needed. But will these powerful rainstorms be enough to wash away the state's obstinate drought?
First, take a look at the extent of this sodden system. A massive tentacle of moisture is reaching out of the Pacific and slobbering all over California like a lashing tongue, as shown in this December 2 animation of water vapor: