Here it is, the first day of February 2026 and. It has been over three weeks since the area received precipitation. There have been dry Januarys before. Some might enjoy this editorial that appeared in the Lassen Advocate of January 15, 1926.
“Winter May Come Yet. While a great deal has been said lately about the lack of water for the State of California there is still plenty of time left for real heavy snowfall.
According to some old residents of Lassen County there have many winters similar to the present one when the entire month of January was void of any storms and in February plenty of snowfall. About seven years ago over five feet fell on January 7th. While with a late snow it will not last as long as the early snow, but will mostly go off with the early spring weather and cause high water in the Sacramento Valley, still it will assure this county of water sufficient for its needs.
“A sudden drop in the barometer yesterday morning presaged the advent of a storm and according to present weather the storm will materialize. A light trace of snow fell yesterday afternoon. Just how severe this storm will be and how long it will last are for conjecture only.
“But regardless, it is too early to worry yet. Other points in California are advertising their sunny days. Lassen County might take a leaf from their book and advertise a mountain county where golf is played in January.. But with good weather that Lassen County has been enjoying has been probably taken and much needed repairs and other work afford on the farm.”
Of note, Susanville received a very wet slushy show near the end of January. Things did not improve in February the two-month total of precipitation was 5.48″