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NRCS readings show snow above average for area

State Readings

Currently the state’s SNOTELs are reading 104 percent of median with a basin high of 118 percent and a basin low of 88 percent. Last year the state was at 115 percent, and at 148 percent in 2017. The map may differ slightly from the table depending upon how many stations were reporting at the time. This report and a map displaying basin SWE percentages of median for the state may be found at: wrds.uwyo.edu/wrds/nrcs/nrcs.html.

For information on the use of median vs. average go to wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/normals/median_average.htm

SNOW WATER EQUIVALENT AS PERCENT OF MEDIAN. The follow...