Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System Snow Drought and Water Supply Briefing

This special briefing of the Intermountain West Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) will highlight the unprecedented snow drought in the region and will provide early warning on potential impacts to spring runoff and regional water supply. Information presented will include an update on current snowpack and drought conditions and forecasts for regional water supply.

These webinars provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing drought conditions, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers will also discuss the impacts of these conditions on things such as wildfires, floods, disruption to water supply and ecosystems, and impacts to affected industries such as agriculture, tourism, and public health.

Featured Presentations

• Snowpack and Drought Conditions and Outlook: Dan McEvoy, Desert Research Institute
• Regional Water Supply Status and Forecasts: Paul Miller, NOAA National Weather Service Colorado Basin River Forecast Center
• Potential Impacts to Wildfire Activity: Tim Brown, Desert Research Institute

For more information, please contact Meredith Muth (meredith.f.muth@noaa.gov).