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YAMPA/WHITE BASIN <br /> i <br /> Basinwide Conditions Assessment: 1 <br /> The SWSI value of-0.3 indicates that for January YAMPA-WHITE RIVER BASINS <br /> the basin water supplies were normal. The Soil S 1 c•Water <br /> SUPPLY 'now N'atUY <br /> Conservation Service reports January 31 snowpack at 106% s <br /> of normal. Significant amounts of snow fell during <br /> January. Snow depths at higher elevations ranged from 60 W 2 3 ;i <br /> to 93 inches with a water content of 14 to 27 inches. This ;, <br /> iil <br /> has resulted in a county-wide snowpack at 93% of normal W <br /> J / iii Ilia , <br /> as of February 1st. There were several days of clear skies '' <br /> X <br /> W <br /> and nighttime temperatures of below zero. Reservoirs g <br /> remain frozen, but streams have begun to open up due to <br /> relatively mild temperatures. Streamflows continue to be 111 <br /> '' ' ii <br /> near normal. D <br /> Outlook: JAN84 JANES JANBB JAN90 JAN92 <br /> JAN85 JAN87 JAN99 JAN91 JAN93 <br /> Streamflows are expected to remain near present MONTH/YEAR <br /> levels throughout the remainder of winter. Area conditions <br /> have improved,but additional snowpack is needed to bring <br /> soil moisture levels back to normal to provide sufficient <br /> water for filling irrigation reservoirs. <br /> Administrative/Management <br /> 7l Concerns: YAMPA RIVER AT STEAMBOAT <br /> Administration requirements remainwill minimal FLOW GY WATER YEAR <br /> eo <br /> until spring. <br /> 50 <br /> Public Use Impacts: <br /> Impacts on public use should be minimal until next j w <br /> spring. Snow conditions are excellent for skiing, - <br /> snowmobiling and ice fishing. -l 30 <br /> v. <br /> 10 <br /> O -- <br /> O ct . Dee Jan Fab March <br /> MDNTN <br /> O WET C1994) O OFY[1977) a AVG X 1903 <br /> r <br /> 8 <br />