Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Boise Hydro Image

CURRENT RIVER GAGE DATA and Forecasts

SNOWPACK DATA

Interactive Graphics Showing Current Snow Depth, Snow Water Equivalent (NWS)
Snow Water Equivalent % of Normal (NRCS)
Idaho | Oregon | Western U.S.
Interactive SNOTEL Maps (Snow Water Equivalent, Snow Depth, Snow Density)
Columbia Basin (NWRFC) United States (NRCS)

FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS, STATEMENTS

Flood Watches and Warnings -Issued only when rivers and streams are observed or forecast above flood stage.
River Statements -Issued to describe river conditions during high water events which are not expected to exceed flood stage.
Hydrologic Outlook - Issued when there is potential for notable hydrologic events. Most often used to describe the possibility of flooding, with occurrence typically 24 hours or more into the future, but as little as 12 hours in some cases when near-term certainty is low.

WATER SUPPLY