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Nevada Snow Survey

Nevada’s NRCS Snow Survey Program provides mountain snowpack data and streamflow forecasts across the state and the Eastern Sierra. This information is valuable for conservation planning, water supply management, flood control, drought and avalanche prediction, climate modeling, and recreation.


 

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Latest Report and Forecasts

June 1, 2024 Streamflow Forecasts

 

May 1, 2024 Water Supply Outlook Report

 

May 1, 2024 Streamflow Forecasts

If you are a new subscriber: 
Reading the background information (on page two of the report) and the appendix information will assist in interpreting the data and forecasts. The overview video (below) provides an introduction to the snow program.



Snow Survey Data and Reports

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Reports are published January through May and summarize snowpack, precipitation and water supply conditions throughout the state.

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Snow Survey Data and Products

Links to SNOTEL and snow course data and water supply conditions. Resources include tables, charts, maps, and reports. Data includes snowpack, precipitation, temperature, soil moisture, streamflow forecasts, and reservoir storage.


Contact Us

Jeff Anderson

Nevada Water Supply Specialist - Reno, NV

Jay Welz

Hydrologist - Reno, NV

Jordan Clayton

Data Collection Supervisor for Nevada, California and Utah

James Komar

Nevada State Soil Scientist and Snow Program Manager

Angus Goodbody

National Water and Climate Center Streamflow Forecast Hydrologist for Nevada and Eastern Sierra