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Rainfall totals continue to top historical averages
Latest snow survey reveals phenomenal snowpack
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The effects of the historically wet winter can be seen around the region, especially with regards to the areas rising river levels. - photo by Photo courtesy of Richard Crisp
Following five years of severe drought conditions, California is now in the midst of one of the wettest winters in recorded history — the effects of which can been seen locally in the Tuolumne River Watershed. So far in the 2017 precipitation year, which began in September, several months have already exceeded their historical averages, and last month proved to be no exception with over 15 inches of rainfall in the Tuolumne River Watershed. This amount is nearly 10 inches more than monthly historical average of 5.99 inches for February.
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Drake Milligan rocks, tractor pulling roars and temps rise as 114th Stanislaus County Fair starts
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StanCoFair influencers Jocelyn McKay and Kristina Cornejo and their kids enjoy the opening day of the fair (CANDY PADILLA/The Journal).
A recurring theme at the opening night of the 2025 Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock — the 107th edition of the annual event — was the heat. Sure, it's not 108 degrees like last year, but 102 on Friday afternoon wasn't too far off.
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