Measuring Colorado’s snowpack can be complicated, but it’s crucial — and not just for skiers. Water managers rely on snowpack measurements to decide how to change reservoir levels to optimize the amount of water for customers, as well as those recreating on bodies of water. Read the full article here »
Amid mounting challenges to Colorado’s water supply, lawmakers are seeking to upgrade the decades-old method of tracking the state’s primary water source: snowpack. Read the full article here »
Airborne Snow Observatory flights, which measure more terrain and environments than SNOTEL sites do, show greater snowpack volume in high country. Read the full article here »
Jeff Deems of Airborne Snow Observatories says more accurate assessments mean better outcomes for everyone who relies on water and who plans for its use to make sure there’s enough to go around. Read the full article here »