Drought Severity Projection
Active model · Q4 2024 basin analysis
Drought & BasinOutlook
An archival synthesis of hydro-climatic indicators across the western watersheds. High-fidelity data for field researchers and water management authorities.
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Snowpack Trends
Current snow water equivalent (SWE) relative to 30-year median.
Upper Basin
72%
Sierra Nevada
104%
Lower Gila
48%
Last updated: Oct 24, 2024 | 08:00 MST
Seasonal Runoff Forecast
Forecast probability: 85%
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
Units: MAF (Million Acre-Feet)
Lake Mead Storage
Current elevation: 1,064.1 ft
34%
Total capacity
Flaming Gorge
Current pool: 6,012.1 ft
78%
Total capacity