The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has released the March Water Supply Outlook Report.
BOISE, ID, March 7, 2024 – The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has released the March Water Supply Outlook Report.
All Idaho basins saw improvements in their snowpack last month, though storm tracks continued to favor southern Idaho over northern Idaho in February. Total monthly precipitation during February ranged from 110% of normal monthly precipitation in the Clearwater to 244% in the Little Wood Basin. This winter’s trend of above normal snowpack south of the Snake River Plain and drier conditions north of the river's corridor continues.
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.
“Improvements in Idaho’s snowpack boosted confidence in water supply this upcoming season, especially with major winter storms delivering snow as we were preparing this report,” said Erin Whorton, Water Supply Specialist for NRCS Idaho. “Increases in snowpack will hopefully translate into improved mid to late-summer streamflow but the influence of spring and summer weather on irrigation demand will play a critical role in water supply.”
For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, please view the full report online at March Water Supply Outlook Report.
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