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Animas River Current Conditions (as of 5/3/13)

Animas River Current Conditions (as of 5/3/13). Review snow conditions and seasonal precipitation Comparison of daily flows along the Animas River Review of SNOTEL Snow Water Equivalent Comparisons of April through July Runoff Forecasts

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Animas River Current Conditions (as of 5/3/13)

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  1. Animas River Current Conditions(as of 5/3/13) • Review snow conditions and seasonal precipitation • Comparison of daily flows along the Animas River • Review of SNOTEL Snow Water Equivalent • Comparisons of April through July Runoff Forecasts • Forecasting predictions for temperature and precipitation for the upcoming summer • Discussion and questions

  2. Animas River at Cedar Hill and Farmington NM

  3. Animas River at Cedar Hill, NM Daily Flows

  4. Animas River at Cedar Hill, NM Daily Flows

  5. Animas River at Durango SNOTEL SWE

  6. Historic Runoff Volumes for April – July ` Animas River @ Durango

  7. May 1, 2013 Runoff Forecast for April – July ` Animas River @ Durango

  8. May 1, 2013 Runoff Forecast Comparisons ` Animas River @ Durango

  9. April – July Forecast

  10. April – July Forecast

  11. Summary • The snowpack is below average for current water year. • Forecasting indicates greater chance of below average precipitation for current water year. • Current conditions indicate that 2013 runoff volume is similar to 2012 runoff volume. • Forecasting shows peak runoff has yet to occur for the Aminas River. • And a big THANK YOU to the BOR for use of their slides and providing pertinent information.

  12. How You Can Access InformationAnimas Watershed Partnershipwww.animaswatershedpartnership.orgBureau of Reclamation www.usbr.gov/ucUSGShttp://water.usgs.gov/nwisColorado Basin River Forecast Centerwww.cbrfc.noaa.gov

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