Buck Pasture 9632 20.4 -M * 22.4 -M * today, with USGS - United States Geologic Survey, Current Hazards If we shut things down too quickly in the snow department, the basins will end up well below average across the Rockies. The following table shows the percent of As of April 12th, the statewide snowpack/snow water equivalent (SWE) is at 86% of the median, according to the Wyoming NRCS. Snider Basin 8060 14.3 10.9 131 16.6 14.2 117 Should we use this thread for Wind River Conditions for this season too? Sandstone RS 8152 23.0 10.2 225 25.9 18.5 140 ----- ----- Sand Lake 10098 29.1 30.2 96 28.7 26.8 107 calculated medians. 7920 14.3 13.5 106 15.2 15.2 100 Only on April 1, 1952, was the snowpack higher, clocking in at 237% of normal. WebThe snowpack normally begins to melt out in early-April, starting with the lowest elevations. Sorry, the location you searched for was not found. Basin Index (%) 99 98 Until then we do have some moisture for the West but it'll be mostly in the central and Northern Rockies where we need that snowfall as discussed above. And while we all know by now that its fleeting as temporary as the weather forecast in spring its still a good place to be after a couple of harrowing years on the edge. After a drier-than-normal or wetter-than-normal winter, this timeline can be accelerated or delayed by about a month. This is the 17th Snow Report for Water Year 2023 (2022-2023 snow season). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Younts Peak 8350 16.1 15.0 107 14.2 16.0 89 Seems like the snow has just melted off, and in actuality, it never did in some places. However, the Sweetwater Basin has dropped to 65%, according to the Wyoming Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). by WyoFile April 14, 2023. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is reporting increases of from seven to 10 points in the Snow Water Equivalent in the Wind River and Sweetwater River basins this week over last week. NOAA Weather Radio, Climate www.mountain-forecast.com LarryBoy Hiker Trash Joined Jan 4, 2015 Messages 2,729 Sep 10, 2019 #8 SHARE A Utah snowpack for the records means flooding. SHARE A Utah snowpack for the records means flooding. POWDER RIVER After a drier-than-normal or wetter-than-normal winter, this timeline can be accelerated or delayed by about a month. Wyoming SNOW CONDITIONS More snowfall is expected this week, and areas like Kirwin 9550 10.6 11.9 89 13.8 13.0 106 Rivers and Lakes, Weather Safety It also collects data on snow depth, allseason precipitation accumulation and air temperature with daily maximums, minimums and averages. (Fremont County, WY) As of May 3rd, the snowpack/snow water equivalent (SWE) has continued to see a steady increase in the Wind River Basin which is now at 101%. (Lake Mead has data back to the 1930s, Lake Powell to the 1960s). Hourly Forecasts Med Bow 10512 39.2 -M * 35.6 -M * This is the 17th Snow Report for Water Year 2023 (2022-2023 snow season). Californias wet and wintry start to the year has resulted in perhaps the deepest snowpack recorded in more than 70 years, officials said Monday. Overall, that picture isn't bad, a lot of basins are well within a normal range, or higher for the date. And the record is now in sight. SnoTel Page Contact your state water supply staff for assistance. WY Observations Here is a river basin specific percent of normal water contained in the snowpack. The increase pushed measurements in the Lower San Juan region to more than triple whats considered a normal year. I'd like to see snow hit the northern mountains, especially Montana and the Sangres of Colorado to The Wind River Range has certainly seen an uptick in popularity over the last few years, and a little forethought goes a long way to making a memorable trip. 0. Currently the states SNOTELs are reading 124% of median with a basin high of 161% and a basin low of 86%. Fish and Wildlife Service tracker and an FBI agent, respectively, who try to solve a murder on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Crow Creek 8335 3.4 4.0 85 9.5 11.8 81 to dates of first measurable snowfall Spring Creek Divide 9000 29.8 25.3 118 -M 24.4 * UpdateReports- Current and monthly snowpack, precipitation, reservoir, and streamflow data, BasinDataReport- Select "Snowpack" report type, Daily SWE Report, By SNOTEL Site:Current Water Year|Historic, Monthly SWE Report, By SNOTEL Site:Current Water Year|Historic, Daily Snow Depth and SWE Data Basin Index (%) 129 123 by WyoFile April 14, 2023. BASIN ELEV. Canyon 7870 15.0 -M * 18.1 -M * Rating. Togwotee Pass 9580 22.9 24.8 92 21.9 25.9 85 The increases are mainly due to additional mountain snow from last week. The Wind River Basin is now showing the snowpack at 124% of the median while the Sweetwater River Basin is Hickerson Park 9122 10.4 6.0 173 13.1 11.2 117 Loomis Park 8240 16.7 13.8 121 17.4 17.2 101 SWEETWATER Laprele Creek 8390 11.6 8.2 141 14.0 12.8 109 (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation) Snowpack has built the Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) stored in the Colorado Rockies to 158% of average. Bone Springs Div 9350 16.0 17.9 89 13.0 16.8 77 - Yellowstone National Park, Riverton More snowfall is expected this week, and areas like Grand Targhee are forecasted to receive up to 2" of snowfall in the next 5 days. LITTLE SNAKE RIVER https://photos.app.goo.gl/JRziPfdZrqEcyAb26, Wind River Mountains - South to North High Traverse, Greetings from the West Side of the Winds (Wind River range), Backpacking The Wind River Range - Wyoming, September 2022, Wind River Range: Green River Lakes/Clarks Trail/Porcupine Creek Trail. Cinnabar Park 9707 -M 20.4 * 24.0 24.6 98 Rating. So, that's our snow-water reservoir perspective, running near normal in a lot of cases so far this season, but let's turn now to actual water storage in reservoirs across the West; it'll take more than an average season to supply many of the historically low reservoirs in the system. I'm there Sept 12-28 so hope the storms hold off for most of that. Fire Weather Flooding of Wyoming rivers typically occurs in the late spring or early summer as mountain snowpack melts. Also, the US Geological Survey, USGS, operates "WaterAlert." Hobbs Park 10100 16.6 15.8 105 16.5 14.5 114 Basin Index (%) 151 104 WebThe SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT represents the depth of water in the snowpack, if the snowpack were melted, expressed in inches. Current Median Median Current Median Med (Fremont County, WY) As of May 3rd, the snowpack/snow water equivalent (SWE) has continued to see a steady increase in the Wind River Basin which is now at 101%. Bear Trap Meadow 8200 8.0 4.0 200 10.4 9.8 106 North Rapid Creek 6130 5.6 4.4 127 9.8 9.6 102 Photo: Adam Long Wind River Country offers over 600 hundred miles of groomed trail, complete with solitude, blue skies, mountain vistas, and thousands of acres to ride off trail in virgin powder. Last edited: Jun 22, 2021 Art travel2walk Member Joined Mar 1, 2018 Messages 90 Jun 21, 2021 #3 Did Cirque loop this past weekend via Texas and Jackass. The Yampa Basin, in the northwest corner of Colorado, is also nearing historic highs, with snowpack registering 145% of average, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey. Windy Peak, perched at an elevation of 7,900 ft., is currently experiencing some of the coldest temps in Wyoming with air temps last recorded at 27 degrees. S N O W - P R E C I P I T A T I O N U P D A T E (beginning October 1st) found at selected SNOTEL sites in or near the basin User Defined Forecast However, the Sweetwater Basin has dropped to 65%, according to the Wyoming Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). PDSI - Palmer Drought Severity Index receiving up to Activity Planner Blind Park 6890 5.5 4.0 138 11.8 12.0 98 The Winds are open for business, even climbing, snowpack-wise. WebYoure ready for whatever Canada throws your way: Wind, rain, snow, cold WindRiver helps you take it all in your stride. Basin Index (%) 110 108 WebNRCS/WRDS Snowpack Data Share this page Wyoming NRCS Report #17 Weekly Snow Report April 3, 2023 Good day to all. Natalie Hanson, an 18-year-old Native American woman, is running barefoot through the snow while crying and looking back over her shoulder when we see the opening credits. Marquette 8760 9.0 7.8 115 11.0 10.6 104 Middle Powder 7760 12.1 11.4 106 10.9 10.5 104 Radar, Forecasts Natalie Hanson, an 18-year-old Native American woman, is running barefoot through the snow while crying and looking back over her shoulder when we see the opening credits. Rare inverted snowpack magnified winters heavy toll on wildlife. perched at an elevation of WebNRCS/WRDS Snowpack Data Share this page Wyoming NRCS Report #17 Weekly Snow Report April 3, 2023 Good day to all. Snowpack is strongest in the Tongue River, Upper North Platte River and Wind River basins, measuring 96%, 92% and 90% of average median snow-water-equivalent respectively, according to the March 8 Wyoming snowpack update compiled by Wyoming Natural Resource Conservation Service Hydrologist Jim Fahey. EF Blacks Fork GS 9360 13.0 11.4 114 12.2 12.1 101 Department of Conservation Portland, Oregon 3 of Please try another search. Agricultural Burning. Submit Storm Report Active snowmelt especially below 9,000 feetwill be limited (1 to 2 days at most) during the upcoming week as generally below average temperatures are expected. New snowfall across But in the snow model it was gone and now our first snowstorm of the new season has it back in plenty. WebYoure ready for whatever Canada throws your way: Wind, rain, snow, cold WindRiver helps you take it all in your stride. WebMissouri River Basin Mountain Snowpack Water Content 2022-2023 with comparison plots from recent high and low years 13-Apr-2023 On April 13, 2023 the mountain Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) in the "Total above Fort Peck" reach is 17.6" and 112% of the (1991-2020) average. snowpack depth of Basin Index (%) 145 120 ----- ----- Wind River High Route Food Plan. Lewis Lake Divide 7850 38.2 33.0 116 41.4 34.8 119 Whiskey Park 9020 38.6 26.3 147 36.6 29.4 124 Normal (median) is based on all reporting SNOTEL sites in the The hope is that they can get on top of those new waterways before it becomes an emergency. with air temps last recorded at Snowpack is strongest in the Tongue River, Upper North Platte River and Wind River basins, measuring 96%, 92% and 90% of average median snow-water-equivalent respectively, according to the March 8 Wyoming snowpack update compiled by Wyoming Natural Resource Conservation Service Hydrologist Jim Fahey. Precip Analysis National Weather Service Parker Peak 9400 27.4 22.8 120 25.6 21.2 121 The depth of the snowpack is influenced not only by the amount of snowfall but also by temperature and wind. Contact your state water supply staff for assistance. Two Ocean Plateau 9240 33.6 32.1 105 28.7 28.2 102 Spirit Lk 10235 22.3 12.8 174 22.1 19.0 116 Hole-in-Rock 9168 9.5 5.7 167 12.8 10.8 119 ----- ----- NOHRSC - National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center h/t Wyoming NRCS The statewide SWE has also dropped to only 89%. 9" Basin Index (%) 116 104 Satellite 2.0 out of 5 stars. Overall, that picture isn't bad, a lot of basins are well within a normal range, or higher for the date. WebThe weather forecast for Wind River Peak is: A dusting of new snow. WebWind River Range above normal for snowpack The Natural Resources Conservation Service is reporting statewide snowpack/SWE at 89 percent of median today. Base Camp 7060 18.5 15.2 122 21.9 21.3 103 NOAA Climate Science Trailhead Start: Elkhart Park. WebWind River Basin Snowpack Grew in the Past Week, Well above the Median The Natural Resources Conservation Service is reporting increases of from seven to ten points in the Snow Water Equivalent in the Wind River and Sweetwater River Trip Type: Out-and-back. Willow Creek 8080 39.7 28.5 139 37.5 34.9 107 As part of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the National Water and Climate Center supports the Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program and Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) Pilot Program for the U.S. As of TUESDAY: APRIL 18 , 2023 The Wind River Basin is now showing the snowpack at 124% of the median while the Sweetwater River Basin is 9380 19.0 20.0 95 16.0 16.9 95 Melting snowpack is an important source of water for many areas. SNOTEL - Snow Telemetry Basin Index (%) 116 104 Soldier Park 8720 7.7 6.8 113 9.5 10.7 89 Snake River Station 6920 18.2 15.2 120 23.8 23.3 102 Battle Mountain 7498 14.5 6.6 220 23.2 16.2 143 Madison Plateau 7750 31.2 23.4 133 30.9 25.4 122 Californias wet and wintry start to the year has resulted in perhaps the deepest snowpack recorded in more than 70 years, officials said Monday. divided by the sum of the corresponding medians (for snow water equivalent) Basin Index (%) 114 105 Light snow amounts are expected across all mountain areas in Wyoming early in the week and again by the end of the week (see 7-day precipitation totals map in report). SNOW WebNWS Western and Central Wyoming - Snowpack Information Midwest Extreme Fire Weather Threats; Soggy Southeast Dry, gusty winds associated with a frontal boundary will produce critical to elevated fire weather threats across parts of the Central Plains and into the Mississippi Valley. Rawah 9069 13.4 10.8 124 17.9 17.0 105 be found at: http://www.wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/nrcs.html. Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). As of April 12th, the statewide snowpack/snow water equivalent (SWE) is at 86% of the median, according to the Wyoming NRCS. 117, Gunsight Pass 9820 13.7 13.4 102 13.9 14.8 94 $59.95. JavaScript is disabled. Detailed 6 day mountain weather forecast for climbers and mountaineers. White Mill 8700 25.8 25.6 101 24.5 23.9 103 Typically, the snowpack accounts for one-third of the states water needs. 0. Color Black. Windy Peak 7915 10.9 6.9 158 13.2 11.2 118 Wyoming WebSnowpack Snow & Climate Monitoring > Snowpack Snowpack: Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) and Snow Depth Reports Update Reports - Current and monthly snowpack, precipitation, reservoir, and streamflow data Basin Data Report - Select "Snowpack" report type Daily SWE Report, By SNOTEL Site: Current Water Year | Historic Henrys Fork 10182 -M -M * 16.0 -M * Loomis Park 8240 16.7 13.8 121 17.4 17.2 101 Bald Mtn. Abbreviations used on this page: WebSynopsis. The statewide SNOTEL reading 123% of median with a basin high of 164% and a basin low of 84%. Elkhead Divide 8800 31.0 -M * 32.2 -M * 33 degrees. The Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) stored in snowpack of the Upper Colorado River Basin reached 146% on Monday. Brand Name Tundra Boots Product Name Salle Medium Color Black Price. Basin Index (%) 102 101 Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). Don't like ads? The reference period for computing medians is the Divide Peak 8730 28.5 19.4 147 30.0 23.0 130 It also collects data on snow depth, allseason precipitation accumulation and air temperature with daily maximums, minimums and averages. St. Lawrence Alt 8620 6.9 -M * 11.2 -M * WebSynopsis. Wyoming SNOW CONDITIONS Fish and Wildlife Service tracker and an FBI agent, respectively, who try to solve a murder on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. North French Creek 10153 30.1 31.6 95 30.7 28.5 108 Here we find Nature to be the circumstance which dwarfs every other circumstance, and judges like a god all men that come to her. $139.00. The depth of the snowpack is influenced not only by the amount of snowfall but also by temperature and wind. 3 of He reported that there were "plenty of bugs" which for him signifies a serious understatement. Crow Creek 8335 3.4 4.0 85 9.5 11.8 81 $59.95. After a drier-than-normal or wetter-than-normal winter, this timeline can be accelerated or delayed by about a month. Whiskey Creek 6800 21.8 15.8 138 27.2 21.0 130 Laramie, WY 82071, wrds@uwyo.edu Aviation Weather Decision Support, Hydrology Facebook equivalent found at selected SNOTEL sites in or near the basin compared to Start Free Trial Streamflow Conditions Snowpack Depths Reservoir Storage Capacity Groundwater Levels Indian Creek 9425 29.9 24.8 121 25.3 20.2 125 Joe Wright 10158 26.4 22.0 120 29.2 27.8 105 The WATER YEAR-TO-DATE-PRECIPITATION represents total precipitation since October 1st, expressed in inches. This is the 19th Snow Report for Sylvan Lake 8420 20.8 20.9 100 25.2 24.6 102 is currently experiencing some of the coldest temps in When it comes to Wind River Range backpacking routes, there are a few premier trails to choose from, each varying in length, difficulty and terrain. Contact your state water supply staff for assistance. WebThe weather forecast for Wind River Peak is: A dusting of new snow. For Lake Mead, the current percentage of normal storage is 45%. In Central California, the Sierra stands at 200% of normal for snowpack average to date. Here is a river basin specific percent of normal water contained in the snowpack. ----- ----- We offer real-time climate data, weather forecasts, and alerts, as well as information on the best recreation spots nearby. South Pass 9040 19.4 15.6 124 20.8 17.0 122 The last week was certainly rough, but next 10-14 days looks good (though I don't really trust any forecast longer than a few days out). Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -7C on Sun afternoon, min -18C on Fri night). CHEYENNE RIVER BASIN The development and maintenance of the WaterAlert system is supported by the USGS and its partners, including numerous federal, state, and local agencies. 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