why is California always in a drought crisis, but landlocked states in the Midwest are not?
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California’s got a special climate because it’s near the Pacific Ocean, so it has cool, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. In the winter, storms that form over the Pacific Ocean can bring significant rainfall to California. However, during the summer, the presence of a semi-permanent high-pressure system known as the Pacific High causes a dry season, with little to no rainfall occurring for several months. But that can also cause droughts if there isn’t enough rain, which happens a lot. The mountains in California make it tough for rain to reach further inland. Plus, people in California use a lot of water, making the droughts even worse.
On the flip side, the Midwest doesn’t have as many droughts because it gets rain all year round. Even though it’s not near an ocean, it’s in a spot where storms come through and bring rain. Also, the Midwest is pretty flat, so air can move around easily, making the weather more consistent.
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