The federal snow measuring site on Vail Mountain received 2.2 inches of “snow water equivalent” (SWE) in two days this week. Snow fell at about that rate in early March. Remember those pow days? The site has accumulated 3.7 inches of SWE since May 1. That’s how much it received between October 2018 and […]
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May 20: Eagle River Valley State of the River Public Meeting
How communities impact water is theme of Monday discussion. The annual Eagle River Valley State of the River community meeting will take place at 5:15 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. Presented by the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, the Colorado River District, and the Eagle River Watershed Council, this […]
Winter snow is summer water
All the snow Colorado has been getting this winter has made for great skiing, but it’s also good news for summer river flows and local soil moisture. If you’ve been enjoying this winter’s snow, you’re probably looking forward to getting another use out of it this spring or summer when snowmelt means whitewater in […]
