Headwater stations starting water year well below normal

October 15, 2026

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Water-year precipitation to date across three headwater SNOTEL stations ranges from 8 to 43 percent of normal through October 14, 2026.¹ This lean beginning follows September's drought relief and signals a potentially constrained runoff season ahead, especially if the deficit persists through winter.¹

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1. NRCS SNOTEL (National Water and Climate Center)

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