Western Snowpack (so far)

[ScottP]

2014




2015



Not as much of the dark blue, but a lot less red, especially in Oregon and Nevada. Still have a few more months of prime snowfall (potentially).




Regards,
Scott

[herefishy]

Wonder why there's nothing for California?

[Panman]

Scott
This has been a disaster for parts of southern Oregon. This is not the first year of low snow pack but the third. The water levels have gone so low that many lakes and Reservoirs have gone completely dry resulting in the death of Zillions and Zillions of crappie, bass, and other warm water fish. Also the trout have suffered and creeks that used to have 7 to 9 inch trout are now producing smaller fish.

All we can do is hope for snow and snow and snow.

Tim

[ScottP]

Not looking good. If you're making plans you may want to push them up. Fingers crossed it gets colder and some more snow falls, or at least a cool, drawn-out Spring.

Regards,
Scott

[ScottP]

Mid 70's here in central Montana; 10-day forecast shows continued 60's-70's. They dropped the flow out of Holter to 3750 (it was about 7000 last year at this time) with little snow left to go; trying to keep enough water in the river for the spawning 'bows. There may be some late season snowstorms, and it could turn out to be a mild, wet spring; fingers crossed but not convinced.

Regards,
Scott

[xfishcop]

The West Walker River here in Eastern California is running about 50% of "normal" flow for this time of the year. Two Mt. passes are open and Tioga Pass is still closed. There is not much snow on the mountain peaks around.
Dick

[Panman]

Things are not looking very good but some have not lost their humor. There was a article that said they should rename the Napa valley from the valley of grapes to the valley of Raisins.

A big worry now is forest fires.

Tim