Gunnison and Dolores Rivers Outlook


February precipitation was 115% of average over the Gunnison and Dolores River Basins. The precipitation raised the March 1 snow water equivalent values by about 5% since February 1, bringing the snowpack to a basin average of 85%. Streamflow forecasts for the April-July runoff period remain largely unchanged from those issued last month.

April-July streamflow forecasts for the Gunnison and Dolores Rivers are as follows:

Gunnison River:
Below Average

Dolores River:
Near Average


Water Supply Outlook for the Upper Colorado - March, 2001
Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (http://www.cbrfc.gov)
Last Modified: Wednesday, 20-Mar-2024 17:11:06 UTC