Dry conditions are threatening California's agricultural sector. Abnormally dry conditions can stunt crop germination, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. As the drought levels increase, crop growth becomes stunted, grazing land can become inadequate, and at the extreme level, irrigation contracts may not be able to be met.

Despite recent rounds of winter rain and powerful waves that pummeled the coastline, most of California is continuing to bake under a deep drought, with over half of the state facing “abnormally dry” conditions at the start of the new year,

California drought map shows 'abnormally dry' conditions. 59% of California is still impacted by drought conditions. Nearly 19 million Californians live in drought-affected areas. California's reservoirs are at above-average levels.