Green River Outlook


Wet, cool conditions during the first half of April resulted in an increase in the mountain snowpack through mid-month. Snowmelt occurred at all elevation levels during the latter part of April due to warm, dry conditions. Significant loss was observed at low and middle elevations. May 1 snowpack remained much below average in most areas except for near average at high elevations in the eastern Duchesne Basin. Forecasts range mostly from 30-70% of average flows.

April-July streamflow forecasts for the Green River are as follows:

Upper Green River (abv Flaming Gorge):
Much Below Average

Yampa/White Rivers:
Much Below Average

Lower Green River (blo Flaming Gorge):
Much Below Average


Water Supply Outlook for the Upper Colorado - May, 2001
Colorado Basin River Forecast Center (http://www.cbrfc.gov)
Last Modified: Wednesday, 20-Mar-2024 17:11:07 UTC