The report, published May 1, shows reservoir storage at 87% capacity, that’s 30% higher than this time last year.
This year’s peak level was reached April 18 at 18.8 inches of snow water equivalent or 130% of the normal level.
This year’s peak snowpack ranked 18th since 1981; 2015 was the lowest snow year at 10.22 inches.
April precipitation was below normal at 60%, but thanks to an exceptionally wet March, major watersheds are at 90% of normal or above for the 2024 water year.
