>> See your browser's documentation for specific instructions. The snow pillow measures how much water is in the snowpack by weighing the snow with a pressure transducer. Point maps and interactive maps of snow water equivalent, snow depth, and snow density from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL). View the latest drought-related news, upcoming events, and recordings and summaries of past webinars. (970) 227-7977. (WRMM8) WARM SPRINGS SNOTEL. of normal when compared to it's SNOTEL sites are designed to operate unattended and without maintenance for a year or more. View our easy to use Google Map to - Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys, Missoula Locals say they havent seen that much snow up there in a long time ! WebSNOTEL is a n automated near real-time data collection network that provides mid- to high-elevation hydroclimatic data from mountainous regions of the western United States. There is a possibility of limited trails classic track setting earlier in the day. *= Analysis may not provide a valid measure of conditions.N/A= Not available.Footnotes for median and average:(##)= If less than 30 years are available, this value specifies the number of years used for the median and average calculations.Sites with less than 10 years available do not have medians or averages.The snow water equivalent percent of median (or average) represents the current snow waterequivalent found at selected SNOTEL sites in or near the basin compared to the median (or average) valuefor those sites on this day.The snow water equivalent percent of median (or average) peak represents the currentsnow water equivalent at selected SNOTEL sites in or near the basin compared to the median (or average)of the maximum seasonal values observed each water year for those sites.Contact your state water supply staff for assistance.Medians and averages are calculated for the period 1991-2020.Provisional data, subject to revision. Since yesterday morning's forecast 7-12 inches of dense snow fell. Sacajawea SNOTEL; Hyalite. Montana SNOTEL Snowpack Update Report Based on Mountain Data from Sign in. The SNOTEL network is maintained by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program. Click On Map for Regional Analyses. Automated Model Discussion: February 23, 2023. WebMontana SNOTEL Current Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) % of Normal Provisional Data Subject to Revision Current Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) Basin-wide Percent of 1991 for LOCAL WEATHER: The dots on this Feb 21, 2017 The new, interactive map lets you compare current snowpack data to historical records. A drought early warning system (DEWS) utilizes new and existing networks of federal, tribal, state, local, and academic partners to make climate and drought science accessible and useful for decision makers and stakeholders. Climate Change Indicators: Snowpack. WebSnow Station Information - WARM SPRINGS SNOTEL. Questions regarding accessibility? The amount of water contained in the snow NIDIS supports drought research through advancing the scientific understanding of the mechanisms that lead to drought as well as improving the coordination and delivery of drought information. Enter Keyword, Phrase, or Text to A drought early warning system (DEWS) utilizes new and existing networks of federal, tribal, state, local, and academic partners to make climate and drought science accessible and useful for decision makers and stakeholders. /Filter /FlateDecode Western snowpack, where it remains, is in full melt. The .gov means its official. This page requires Javascript. This information is sponsored WebThis map was created by a user. Conservation Service, Daily SNOTEL Data Report - Current Water Year. Lucas.Zukiewicz@mt.usda.gov Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Conservation Service. xRlz 4B2(iBJhNFJ=,bh` J i:6S 4`x *= Analysis may not provide a valid measure of conditions.N/A= Not available.Footnotes for median and average:(##)= If less than 30 years are available, this value specifies the number of years used for the median and average calculations.Sites with less than 10 years available do not have medians or averages.The snow water equivalent percent of median (or average) represents the current snow waterequivalent found at selected SNOTEL sites in or near the basin compared to the median (or average) valuefor those sites on this day.The snow water equivalent percent of median (or average) peak represents the currentsnow water equivalent at selected SNOTEL sites in or near the basin compared to the median (or average)of the maximum seasonal values observed each water year for those sites.Contact your state water supply staff for assistance.Medians and averages are calculated for the period 1991-2020.Provisional data, subject to revision. Brackett Creek SNOTEL; Sacajawea SNOTEL; Hyalite. Conservation Service. * Site -- Either: (a) the current value is missing; (b) the median or average for the day is not available or is zero; or (c) for snow water equivalent, the median or average for the day is less than 10% of the maximum median or average value for the year. Snow pillows save many trips to high, cold places. This page requires Javascript. * Basin - More than half of the stations for a basin with normals report missing or invalid data.The basin index is calculated as the sum of the valid current values divided by the sum of the corresponding medians or averages and the resulting fraction multiplied by 100. Latest Observation is 25.10 inches which is 93 % of average. WebA network of Snow Telemetry sitescalled SNOTELestimates snow water equivalent across basins by weighing the amount of snow that lands on pressure-sensitive snow Snow Depth. March 2, 2023 - A series of Pacific low pressure and frontal systems moved across the western contiguous U.S. (CONUS) during this U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) The site is secure. Snow Survey Schedule. the NRCS web site for explanations of their data collection programs. SNOTEL stations also collect data on snow depth, all-season precipitation accumulation, and air temperature with daily maximums, minimums, and averages. -M= Missing data. Montana Montana FWP; Showdown Montana; Bighorn Outdoor Specialists; Swix Wax Wizard; Weather/Conditions. Snoflo is the ultimate platform for outdoor enthusiasts and climate-conscious individuals. Open full screen to view As part of the Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting (SSWSF) Program the National Water and Climate Center administers an automated snow monitoring program consisting of several types of automated and semi-automated data collection methods. See your browser's documentation for specific instructions. Lucas Zukiewicz, Hydrologist 1 0 obj about 132% Remaining higher-elevation western snowpack is well below normal with the exception of Washington, parts of Montana, and the South Platte Basin that drains the This page requires Javascript. National Integrated Drought Information System, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Trends in April List of all snowpack depth of WebThe basic SNOTEL station provides snowpack water content data via a pressure-sensing snow pillow. A typical SNOTEL remote site consists of measuring devices and sensors, an equipment shelter for the radio telemetry equipment, and an antenna that also supports the solar panels used to keep batteries charged. * Site -- Either: (a) the current value is missing; (b) the median or average for the day is not available or is zero; or (c) for snow water equivalent, the median or average for the day is less than 10% of the maximum median or average value for the year. {u(ruTUl@(! * Site -- Either: (a) the current value is missing; (b) the median or average for the day is not available or is zero; or (c) for snow water equivalent, the median or average for the day is less than 10% of the maximum median or average value for the year. Enter Keyword, Phrase, or Text to Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) sites in Utah. - Western Lemhi County; Eastern Lemhi County, Missoula More snowfall is expected this week, and areas like WebInteractive Map; Predefined Map Links; Update Report; Report Generator; Water Supply Forecast Charts; Contact Us; Weekly Water and Climate Update; State Snow Programs; Advancing Drought Early Warning through Interdisciplinary Research, National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network, NIDIS Drought and Wildland Fire Nexus (NDAWN), National Weather Service Drought Information Statements, Get Alerts When Local Drought Conditions Change, Select between available snow products Snow Water Equivalent, Snow Depth, and Snow Density, Each product includes links to available map products. of snowfall in the next 5 days. Enter Keyword, Phrase, or Text to search the site, Based on Mountain Data from NRCS SNOTEL Sites, **Provisional data, subject to revision**, Data based on the first reading of the day (typically 00:00) for Saturday, March 04, 2023. According to SNOTEL observations, 4 feet or more of new snow fell across the Sierra Nevada range this week. Web48.00 (1991) 30 Year Average: 27.00 inches. 59901 snow. Sat..21 F. Sun..19 F. 1 to 3 inches snow Sunday. RfLC T%o+GR4LkQ#jnMch!@q-F Czd0^Zz3M,H#P &7(&6}RSW ua!"(M)r\H(r W.#)mcJ_SQFWzJT%G( - mi}l/:e!IBsgfp??XrC\22 Oh 1JhaG%;$!9F|<4G%KiI^F. 36" The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Map courtesy of Natural Resources and Conservation Service. Many enhanced SNOTEL sites are equipped to take soil moisture and soil temperature measurements at various depths, as well as solar radiation, wind speed, and relative humidity. -M= Missing data. - Musselshell; Northern Stillwater; Golden Valley; Northern Carbon; Southwestern Yellowstone. Area Covered By Snow: 44.6%. with air temps last recorded at Shower Falls SNOTEL; Lick Creek SNOTEL on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:15 a.m. Flanders Mt. Privacy. Get timely updates on local drought conditions, outlooks, and impacts from NIDIS and its partners. %PDF-1.6 Canadian Snow Stations. WebNew snow is blanketing all of southwest Montana. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. - Butte/Blackfoot Region, Great Falls 6" /wps/contenthandler/wcc/!ut/p/digest!tUozMc3G54_eeQs6TsuZsg/pm/oid:--portletwindowid--@oid:Z6_I28AH8S0KGC440A9C7TLS70KR5, /wps/contenthandler/wcc/!ut/p/digest!tUozMc3G54_eeQs6TsuZsg/um/secure/currentuser/profile?expandRefs=true, Enter Keyword, Phrase, or Text to Choose a data retrieval option and select a location on the map. Fisher Creek, WebTo Obtain the Daily Normals for the Period 1991-2020: Daily Snow Water Equivalent Medians or Averages Daily Accumulated Precipitation Medians or Averages Site Reports: 46, WebReport #12 Weekly Snow Report February 27, 2023. 40.40 (1997) 30 Year Average: 27.10 inches. search the site, Natural Resources Modify your browser's settings to allow Javascript to execute. Latest Observation is 25.50 inches which is 94 % of average. Explore more, impact less with Snoflo. Modify your browser's settings to allow Javascript to execute. Link to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's homepage, Browse by Regional Drought Early Warning System (DEWS). 17 degrees. Javascript is disabled in this browser. WebDaily Statistics (inches) Min: Median: Average: Max: 7.30 (1977) 20.20: 19.40: 32.70 (1996) 30 Year Average: 19.40 inches Latest Observation is 15.60 inches which is 80 % of Note: The Median/Average is Alaska|Arkansas,Colorado,RioGrandeBasins|ColumbiaBasin|GreatBasin,California|MissouriBasin, Westwide Point Map,PercentofMedian,Current, State Point Map, Percent of Median, CurrentSelect a StateAlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoIdahoMontanaNevadaNew MexicoOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming, Basin Filled Map, Percent of Median, Current, PDF FormatSelect a RegionWest-wideAlaskaArizonaColoradoIdahoMontanaNevada-CaliforniaNew MexicoOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming, Percent of Median, CurrentSelect a RegionWest-wideAlaskaArizonaColoradoIdahoMontanaNevada-CaliforniaNew MexicoOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming, Interactive Map,Current|1-DayChange|3-DayChange|7-DayChange, Data are provisional and subject to revision. SELECT BOX EXAMPLES. WebMax. Flanders Mt. The deepest snowpack in Montana Maps are updated approximately the first week of the month as follows: Surface Water Supply Index (Jan. - Oct.), Snow Water Equivalent (Dec. - June), Precipitation (year round), Streamflow Forecast (March June), Reservoir Levels (year round). The data collected at SNOTEL sites are transmitted to a central database, called the Water and Climate Information System, where they are used for water supply forecasting, maps, and reports. We offer real-time climate data, weather forecasts, and alerts, as well as information on the best recreation spots nearby. Click for full page (2-day forecast) Click for full page (2-day forecast) Click for full page (2-day forecast) Click for full page (2-day Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Date. (406)444-3115, NRCS Western Snowpack Conditions and Water Supply Forecast Summaries (January May), NRCS Weekly Snowpack/Drought Monitor Updates. n automated near real-time data collection network that provides mid- to high-elevation hydroclimatic data from mountainous regions of the western United States. Figure 1. National Integrated Drought Information System, U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's)National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). average depth for this time of year. Biddle 8Sw Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL): SNOTEL Snow Depth Products, Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL): Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) Products, Get regional and national drought updates. Other Data Products. View statewide maps of Surface Water Supply Index, Snow Water Equivalent, Precipitation, Streamflow Forecast, and Reservoir Levels, View individual basin maps of Streamflow Forecasts, Snow Water Equivalent, Precipitation, and Reservoir Levels, Have questions about okta? The Montana State Library makes every effort to ensure that everyone may access the resources of our library including online resources through our website. Friday..18 F for a high. Natural Resources Conservation Service Javascript is disabled in this browser. WebClick on a river basin on the map below or on left menu. Lower elevations depicted as darker shading. WebMap showing western Montana and location of SNOTEL sites west of the Continental Divide. WebWyoming SNOTEL Current Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) % of Normal 0 10 20 40 60 80 100 Miles Provisional Data Subject to Revision Current Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) Please see 27.10. It also collects data on snow depth, allseason precipitation accumulation WebInteractive Map; Predefined Map Links; Update Report; Report Generator; Water Supply Forecast Charts; State Snow Programs; Contact Us; Snow & Climate Monitoring. NRCS SNOTEL & Snow Course Data:View precipitation, streamflow, and snow water equivalent conditions on interactive maps, Predefined Maps: Explorepredefined maps organized by data type, Get regional and national drought updates. to display basin-wide snowpack projection graphs in the frame above. - Northern High Plains; Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera; Southern High Plains; Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton; Cascade County below 5000ft; Judith Basin County and Judith Gap, Great Falls perched at an elevation of ( User's Guide for the Interpretation of the Based on Mountain List Your Business with Us. Current Conditions, Historical data (period of record varies), Link to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's homepage, Browse by Regional Drought Early Warning System (DEWS), Advancing Drought Early Warning through Interdisciplinary Research, National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network, NIDIS Drought and Wildland Fire Nexus (NDAWN), National Weather Service Drought Information Statements, Get Alerts When Local Drought Conditions Change. - Southern Clearwater Mountains; Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Missoula A standard SNOTEL station provides snow water equivalent, snow depth, precipitation, and temperature data. The two sites designated as Lost This is the 12th Snow Report for Water Year 2023 (2022-2023 snow season). Javascript is disabled in this browser. Webe.g. Missoula Deadman Creek Since yesterday morning's forecast 7-12 inches of dense snow fell. Modify your browser's settings to allow Javascript to execute. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. - Orofino/Grangeville Region; Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region, Missoula Problems logging in with Okta?Contact MSL Support, These maps are produced in partnership with the NRCS. /Length 2 0 R More Search Options Statewide Maps - Snow Devices in the shelter convert the weight of the snow into the snow's water equivalent -- that is, the actual amount of water in a given volume of snow. WebNew snow is blanketing all of southwest Montana. Good day to all. A Daily SNOTEL Data Report - Current Water Year- By SNOTEL site, standard sensors, user-defined report period, Hourly SNOTEL Data Report - Last 1 through 7 days- By SNOTEL site, standard sensors, user-defined report period, Daily SNOTEL Data Report - Historic- By SNOTEL site, standard sensors, 24-Hour Report (hourly readings)- All sites, all sensors, 7-Day Report (daily readings)- All sites, all sensors. This brings the storm totals to 17 inches in the Bridgers, 10-13 WebSnow Water Equivalent Data Stations Expand All | Collapse All GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION What are you looking for? * Basin - More than half of the stations for a basin with normals report missing or invalid data.The basin index is calculated as the sum of the valid current values divided by the sum of the corresponding medians or averages and the resulting fraction multiplied by 100. NIDIS is a multi-agency partnership that coordinates drought monitoring, forecasting, planning, and information at national, state, and local levels across the country. If you cannot access a resource or service please contact our library staff at 406-444-3115. WebThe NOHRSC products available from the National Snow and Ice Data Center are gridded datasets for the continential United States at 1-km spatial resolution and 24-hour is currently experiencing some of the coldest temps in 7800 (feet) Latitude: 46 16' 27" Longitude: 113 9' 52". Montana 24 hr New Snow Accumulation Analysis. WebNRCS Snotel Depth Map. The configuration at each site is tailored to the physical conditions, the climate, and the specific requirements of the data users. The SNOTEL network is maintained by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program. Note: The Median/Average is based upon the 30 year period 1991 to 2020. Enter Keyword, Phrase, or Text to search the site, Based on Mountain Data from NRCS SNOTEL Sites, **Provisional data, subject to revision**, Data based on the first reading of the day (typically 00:00) for Saturday, March 04, 2023. rpkp*: A standard sensor configuration includes a snow pillow, a storage precipitation gage, and a temperature sensor. A standard SNOTEL station provides snow water equivalent, snow depth, precipitation, and temperature data. An official website of the United States government. WebWyoming Snow Water Equivalent/Snowpack Percentage of Median as of Fri, 03 Mar 2023. WebMap of real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (Montana) or. *= Analysis may not provide a valid measure of conditions.N/A= Not available.Footnotes for median and average:(##)= If less than 30 years are available, this value specifies the number of years used for the median and average calculations.Sites with less than 10 years available do not have medians or averages.If the Basin Index (%) percent value is flagged as potentially invalid, care should be taken to evaluate if the value is representativeof conditions in the basin.The SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT represents the depth of water in the snowpack, if thesnowpack were melted, expressed in inches.The WATER YEAR-TO-DATE-PRECIPITATION represents total precipitation since October 1st, expressed in inches.Contact your state water supply staff for assistance.Medians and averages are calculated for the period 1991-2020.Provisional data, subject to revision.