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Temperatures are rising, snow and rainfall patterns are shifting, and more extreme climate events – like heavy rainstorms and record high temperatures – are becoming more common. Many of these observed climate changes are linked to rising levels of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, caused by human activities.

Heat waves are becoming more common, snow is melting earlier in spring—and in southern California, less rain is falling as well. In the coming decades, the changing climate is likely to further decrease the supply of water, increase the risk of wildfires, and threaten coastal development and ecosystems.

California ranks among the top states suffering economic damage from climate-related disasters. The report describes food shortages, floods, droughts, wildfires, pollution, disease — all linked to climate change.

In other words, California is still experiencing the effects of climate change and generally getting hotter, even if this summer didn't set records for scorching weather across the state, experts say.

Amid the current situation, on Sunday, NBC meteorologist Angie Lassman reminded about a 2022 U.N. climate report which warned that parts of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and California would become “less suitable” for human habitation by 2070, due to rising temperatures in the United States.

Climate change is expected to result in more variable weather patterns throughout California. More variability can lead to longer and more severe droughts and floods, which present significant challenges to California water supply. Atmospheric river delivering water to California.