ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


Water supply forecasts take into consideration present hydrometeorological conditions and use average basin temperatures and precipitation for the forecast period. As the forecast season progresses, a greater portion of the future hydrologic and meteorologic uncertainty becomes known and monthly forecasts become more accurate.

Volume forecasts represent adjusted flows; that is, observed flows with upstream water use taken into account. At best, adjusted flows will closely approximate natural or unimpaired flows. However, not all upstream diversions or impoundments are measured, quantifiable or predictable.

The Water Supply Outlook is issued monthly January through May by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center, National Weather Service. It represents a coordinated effort between the National Weather Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey and local water district managers.

NOTE: Data used in this report are provisional and are subject to revision.

For more information, or to be included on the mailing list, please contact: Colorado Basin River Forecast Center, National Weather Service 2242 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, (801) 524-5130