Short periods of warm temperatures followed by cooler weather and precipitation have allowed for a slower melt.
According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s May Report, all of Utah’s major watersheds are 90% of normal or above for the 2024 water year.
Streams are flowing at 89% of normal. The division warns rivers and streams are fast-moving with the extra volume, which can be treacherous, especially for children and pets.
The Utah Water Conditions mid-May report also shows reservoirs are 90% full statewide, 22% higher than normal and a drastic contrast to last year when reservoirs were little over half full.
