This means more runoff in spring, when hydroelectric dams are already less able to respond to the duck curve; and less runoff in summer, when energy demand is highest. (newsdeeply.com)
More precipitation may fall as rain, «so that means more runoff and that makes reservoirs actually more important,» Denning said. (sfchronicle.com)
Additionally, as the state's snowpack melts earlier because of warming, Cayan said, there is more runoff from higher elevation, which increases flooding. (scientificamerican.com)