April 1 is almost here and its importance goes beyond trying not to be fooled. It is also a time when the official peak of the Sierra snowpack season arrives. During a normal snow season, as we reach the month of April, temperatures start to warm and snowmelt begins to reduce the snowpack. This year we have had an abundance of snow in the Sierra with a statewide average of 233% above what we typically see and temperatures continue to stay well below average which will help to keep that snow in place. This vast snowpack has also been accompanied by significant rainfall in the lower elevations with Auburn in the Foothill near its yearly average and Sacramento at 147% of rain year to date.(Video Below: Here's a look at the California snowpack from space)More weather explainers California thunderstorms explained: Here's what it takes to get a thunderstorm to developHere's why Lake Tahoe doesn't freeze, even in the most bitter cold wintersThe water in Lake Tahoe has 'flipped!' Researchers say that's a good thingThe US produced more electricity from renewable sources than coal in 2022. Clean power still lags well behind climate goals