California is 100% drought free

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California is 100% drought free

California is 100% drought free for the first time in over three years, according to the California Drought Monitor.

California is 100% drought free for the first time in over three years, according to the California Drought Monitor

Roughly 5% of Northern California and Southeast California are "abnormally dry," but are not considered to be drought-stricken. 

The news comes as California is forecast to receive above-average rainfall for the winter season, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.