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Outlook Reports

Montana Water Supply Outlook Reports (current and past water years)
Water Supply Outlook for the Western United States

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2014

Snowmelt-Driven River Flows Peak During the Month of May June 9, 2014
As Montana Snowpack Transitions Into Spring, Runoff Should Be Monitored May 7, 2014
Snowpack, Runoff Require Watchful Eye This Spring April 8, 2014
Statewide Improvements Make for Excellent Water Supply Outlook March 7, 2014
Current Conditions Support Near Normal 2014 Streamflow Predictions February 7, 2014
Early Season Snow Boosts Montana Snowpack Near Normal January 9, 2014

2013

June Montana Snowpack Ends Season Below Average, Low Steamflows Likely to Follow June 6, 2013
April Showers Bring Snow, Cooler Temperatures Across Montana May 6, 2013
April 1 Low Elevation Snowpack Drags Down Statewide Average April 5, 2013
March 1 Montana Snowpack Levels Down Slightly March 7, 2013
February Montana Snowpack Falls Slightly from Last Month February 7, 2013
NRCS Changes Number of Snow Courses Used for Snowpack Monitoring January 18, 2013
January 1 Montana Mountain Snowpack Primed for Normal Water Year January 8, 2013

2012

June 1 Snowpack Improves as Variable Conditions Remain June 7, 2012
May 1, 2012, Record-Setting Temperatures Decrease Snowpack Across Majority of Montana May 7, 2012
April 1, 2012, Statewide Snowpack Rises Above Average April 6, 2012
March 1 Snowpack Nears Average Statewide March 7, 2012
February 1 Snowpack Improves Across Northern Half of Montana, Southern Half Sees Little Change February 7, 2012
January 1 Snowpack Currently Below Average January 6, 2012

2011

June 1 Persistent Snowpack Begins to Melt While Remaining Well Above Average June 8, 2011
May 1 Snowpack Stays Well Above Average Statewide May 6, 2011
April 1 Snowpack Remains Above Average Statewide April 7, 2011
March 1 Snowpack Continues Above Average Trend March 4, 2011
February 1 Mountain Snowpack Remains Above Average and Well Above Last Year February 4, 2011
January 1, 2011 Snowpack Above Average January 6, 2011

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