New Snowfall to report today with
Blackhall Mtn
in
Wyoming
reporting
33"
of new snowfall, raising snowpack levels to
107".
Berthoud Summit
in
Colorado
seeing snowpack levels rise to
71"
after receiving
5"
of more snowfall since yesterday.
Skiiers headed to
Beaver Creek Resort
today can expect
124"
of new snowfall on the slopes today, and folks headed to
Hogadon Ski Area
will be enjoying
79" of more powder, with snowpack levels rising to
99".
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
(JFM), the Oceanic Nino Index is currently
1.5,
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.