New Snowfall to report today with
Vallecito
in
Colorado
reporting
2"
of new snowfall, raising snowpack levels to
4".
Fish Lake
in
Washington
seeing snowpack levels rise to
1"
after receiving
2"
of more snowfall since yesterday.
Skiiers headed to
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
today can expect
54"
of new snowfall on the slopes today, and folks headed to
Mt. Hood SkiBowl
will be enjoying
54" of more powder, with snowpack levels rising to
93".
View the ski report.
Mountain snowpack is a crucial source of water for many regions in the US.
The snow that accumulates on the mountains during winter acts as a natural reservoir, slowly releasing water as it melts during spring and summer. Understanding snowpack dynamics is essential for managing water resources sustainably, predicting water availability, and mitigating the risk of floods and droughts. Some notable mountain ranges with significant snowpack include the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and Cascade Range.
The Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) is a rolling 3-month average temperature anomaly, and used for tracking El Niño-Southern Oscillation climate patterns.
Based on the latest data for the
last 3 months
(FMA), the Oceanic Nino Index is currently
1.15,
signifying a
strong El Nino
period.
A persistent above average sea surface temperature may signify an El Niño episode.
Conversely, a below average sea surface temperature will signal the onset of La Nina occurences.