U.S. Drought Monitor California December 2, 2014 (Released Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014) Valid 7 a.m. EST Drought Conditions (Percent Area) None D0-D4 D1-D4 D2-D4 D3-D4 Current Last Week 11/25/2014 3 Months Ago 9/2/2014 D4 0.00 100.00 99.72 94.42 79.69 55.08 0.00 100.00 99.72 94.42 79.69 55.08 0.00 100.00 100.00 95.42 81.92 58.41 Start of Calendar Year 2.61 97.39 87.53 27.59 0.00 Start of Water Year 0.00 100.00 100.00 95.04 81.92 58.41 2.61 97.39 27.59 0.00 12/31/2013 9/30/2014 One Year Ago 12/3/2013 94.25 94.15 82.53 Intensity: D0 Abnormally Dry D3 Extreme Drought D1 Moderate Drought D4 Exceptional Drought D2 Severe Drought The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements. Author: Anthony Artusa NOAA/NWS/NCEP/CPC http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/