Bear Lake Watch Report

 

The chart at the right gives an overview of the Bear Lake Area with streamflows at various points along the Bear River and reservoir elevations. Some of the streamflows are 0 cfs now as the gauges were obstructed by ice. I'll be updating this chart in the next few months as we get further along in the snowmelt period.

Lastly but importantly, given that this year's tremendous snowpack follows several years of extreme drought it's natural to wonder how much the current year's snowfall has helped ease the ongoing drought. This is not an easy question to answer I am told but it is estimated that in the Bear River Basin this year's snowpack has cut the drought deficit by about 90%. That's good news to lots of folks. So let's all keep our fingers crossed. I think my dock has a very good chance of getting wet this summer! Check out the Resources below for more information. April guest editor: John Holman

BEAR LAKE LEVEL April 10, 2023 5911.30 feet*

*All Bear Lake Elevations are given in UP&L Datum