Snow Report

Snowpack Science & Forecasting
May 19 2024

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Snow Report - UNITED STATES

May 19 2024


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.



Top 10 Snowpacks

Deepest Snowpack Depths

Oceanic Nino Index

Status: Strong El Nino

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.


Snow Drought

Seasonally Low Snowpack

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