Several large storms so far this water season 2021-2022, brought widespread rainfall and snow to the region easing the drought conditions for much of California. However, given the large precipitation deficits the region has faced with the ongoing drought, interior northern California is still experiencing widespread severe to exceptional drought as of the end of December. Many restrictions continue throughout the region as well as the state-wide drought declaration by governor Gavin Newsom.

Drought in NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor greatly improved the drought conditions in Zone 19. The entire zone was taken out of exceptional drought (D4) and the majority was improved to extreme drought (D3) with the far southwestern and far northwestern portion of the zone improved to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO WESTERN COLUSA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved the drought conditions on the western half of Zone 63 to severe drought (D2) with the remainder of the zone staying in extreme drought (D3). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved the majority of Zone 66 to severe drought (D20 with only the far northwestern portion of the zone on the border of Shasta and Tehama counties remaining in extreme drought (D3). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 69 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in BURNEY BASIN/EASTERN SHASTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor greatly improved most of Zone 14 with only the far northern border of the zone remaining in extreme drought (D3). The majority of the zone was improved to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in MOTHERLODE/CAMPTONVILLE TO GROVELAND, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved the majority of Zone 67 to severe drought (D2) with only the far southwestern portion of the zone which covers Calaveras County and Tuolumne County remaining in extreme drought (D3). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in MT SHASTA/WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 68 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in SHASTA LAKE/NORTH SHASTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved a large portion of the eastern section of Zone 13 to severe drought with the rest of the zone remaining in extreme drought (D3). The zone continued to see much of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor kept all of Zone 15 in extreme drought (D3). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor kept all of Zone 16 in extreme drought (D3). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor kept most of Zone 17 in extreme drought (D3) and improved the western and eastern boundaries of the zone to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.

Drought in CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA, CALIFORNIA
From 01-DEC-21 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-21 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of December, the U.S. Drought Monitor greatly improved the drought conditions in Zone 18. The western portion of the zone was improved to severe drought (D2) while the remainder of the zone to extreme drought (D3) with no exceptional drought (D4) remaining. The zone continued to see some of the same impacts already affecting the region, however, there are signs of improvement especially with active weather in the month of December. Drought conditions may continue to improve as we continue into the rainy season that started October 1st.