Idaho snowpack
NRCS Idaho releases April 2024 Water Supply Outlook Report.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has released the April Water Supply Outlook Report.
Winter is coming to an end and the verdict is in. Northern Idaho has one of its lowest snowpacks on record and southern Idaho has one of its biggest snowpacks for a second year in a row. March was tumultuous; significant snowfall brought many basins closer to normal snowpack conditions, but these storms were punctuated by periods of warm, spring weather and widespread snowmelt.
Streamflow, snowpack, and precipitation data for each basin, as well as replacements for the daily, ready-to-print maps of SWE and total water year precipitation are available on the Idaho Snow Survey Website.
“In March, reservoir operators began walking the tightrope between mitigating downstream flood risks and maximizing stored water in preparation for the irrigation season,” said Erin Whorton, Water Supply Specialist for NRCS Idaho. “Water supply looks sufficient this season, especially for users with ample storage rights. As usual, natural flow priorities depend on the unique combination of weather, irrigation demand and snowpack runoff.”
For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, please view the full report online at April Water Supply Outlook Report.
