Several large storms this water season in 2021, brought widespread rainfall and snow to the region easing the drought conditions for much of California. However, given the large precipitation deficits and relatively dry conditions for much of January, the region is faced with the ongoing drought. Interior northern California is still experiencing widespread  drought as of the end of January. Many restrictions continue throughout the region as well as the state-wide drought declaration by governor Gavin Newsom. Mandatory water restrictions on outdoor water use take effect for all Californians at the end of January with possible fines of $500 to violators. Rules include not watering lawns for 48 hours after a rainstorm and not letting sprinklers run onto the sidewalk. Also announced in late January, the Department of Water Resources plans to give water districts 15% of requested water for 2022. Previously a 0% allocation was anticipated for 2022 from state storage to local agencies that provide water for 27 million people and large areas of farmland.

Drought in SHASTA LAKE/NORTH SHASTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 13 to severe drought. The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in BURNEY BASIN/EASTERN SHASTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved most of Zone 14 to severe drought with only the far northern border of the zone remaining in extreme drought (D3). A small portion of the zone near Lassen National Park was improved to moderate drought (D1). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 15 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in CENTRAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 16 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region. The Hyatt Powerplant at Oroville Dam resumed operations after the powerplant at the dam was taken offline on August 5th due to record low water levels. This was the first time the plant was shut down after it was completed in 1967. Lake Oroville is California���s second-largest reservoir. When the dam is operating at full capacity, enough power is generated to power up to 800,000 homes.

Drought in SOUTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 17 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in CARQUINEZ STRAIT AND DELTA, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 18 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in NORTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 19 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in MOUNTAINS SOUTHWESTERN SHASTA COUNTY TO WESTERN COLUSA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 63 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in NORTHEAST FOOTHILLS/SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 66 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in MOTHERLODE/CAMPTONVILLE TO GROVELAND, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved all of Zone 67 to severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in MT SHASTA/WESTERN PLUMAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved portions of Zone 68 in western Plumas county and areas surrounding Lassen National Park to moderate drought (D1) with the remainder of the zone in severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.

Drought in WEST SLOPE NORTHERN SIERRA NEVADA, CALIFORNIA
From 01-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

For the month of January, the U.S. Drought Monitor improved a portion of the far eastern part of Zone 69 to moderate drought (D1) with the remainder of the zone in severe drought (D2). The zone continued to see signs of improvement to much of the impacts affecting the region.