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March 1st Water Supply Outlook Report for Utah

February was a great month for Utah’s snowpack!  We received 157% of our typical amount of snow water equivalent (SWE) for the month, and... more ››

Long-term Colorado River rescue plan at an impasse? It's north vs. south in the West

Will seven Western states be able to rapidly craft a voluntary plan to keep the Colorado River afloat for decades to come? It’s... more ››

Does Utah’s water future mean importing it from other states?

By Amy Joi O’Donoghue Feb 12, 2024, 5:57pm MSTUtah, among the most arid states in the nation, may someday have to contemplate importing... more ››

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February 1st Water Supply Outlook Report for Utah

Utah got a nice boost to its snowpack in January!  The statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) percent of normal increased... more ››

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Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Scoping Comments

Reclamation is working to make all of the Post-2026 scoping comments received in response to the Notice of Intent published on June 16,... more ››

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September 1st Climate and Water Report for Utah

The following summary provides a snapshot of Utah’s current water conditions in both our valley and mountain areas as of September 1st. ... more ››

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10th Circuit backs Green River water exchange between federal government and Utah

(CN) — Utah may continue drawing water from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir as part of a Trump-era water deal with federal regulators, the 10th... more ››

Utah Snowpack

Special Report on Utah’s snowpack conditions: NEW RECORD STATEWIDE SNOWPACK!

The purpose of this Special Report is to highlight that as of today we have broken the record for statewide snowpack measured at... more ››

Utah Snow Water Equivalent Values

March 1st Water Supply Outlook Report for Utah

The snow keeps coming!  We are now roughly one month from when Utah’s snowpack typically peaks, and our conditions remain outstanding. ... more ››

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February 1st Water Supply Outlook Report for Utah

This is the winter we’ve been waiting for!  As of February 1st, the statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) measured at our SNOTEL sites was... more ››

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SCPP Proposal Deadline Extended to March 1, 2023

The Upper Division States, acting through the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC), are extending the deadline for 2023 System... more ››

The Colorado River Basin States Offer Alternative for the Bureau of Reclamation to Consider

On January 31, 2023, six of the seven Colorado River Basin States (California declined to join) issued a letter in response to the Bureau... more ››

Utah Snow Water Equivalent Values

Update on Utah's Snowpack Conditions: Records are being broken!

The purpose of this Special Report is to highlight the exceptional snowpack conditions being observed at Utah’s SNOTEL sites. This one-page... more ››

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Utah Water Supply Outlook - January 1, 2023

What a great start to our winter snowpack season!  As of January 1st, the statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) measured at our SNOTEL... more ››

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System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP) Reauthorized as Part of Omnibus Bill

The System Conservation Pilot Program (SCPP) for the Upper Colorado River Basin has been reauthorized as part of the Fiscal Year 2023... more ››

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Interior Department Announces Actions to Protect Colorado River System, Sets 2023 Operating Conditions for Lake Powell and Lake Mead

WASHINGTON — As the worsening drought crisis continues to impact communities across the West, the Department of the Interior today... more ››

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