The following conditions influenced this month's forecasts:

Precipitation:
Seasonal October through February precipitation was 130 percent of average in the Upper Green basin. February precipitation was 115 percent of average in the basin as a whole; however, portions of the basin such as the headwaters of the Blacks Fork River received near 130 percent of avearge precipitation in February.

Snow:
March 1st snow water equivalent was 115 percent of average in the basin.
--- Upper Green basin snow water equivalent plot.

Streamflow:
February streamflow was near 80 percent of average.

Soil Moisture:
Modeled soil moisture states were below average heading into the winter.

Climate Forecasts:
Climate forecasts were not a factor because there is not a strong correlation between La Nina conditions and winter precipitation in the Upper Green basin.

Forecast Summary:
With the addition of above average precipitation for February, the seasonal precipitation and snow water equivalent still remain much above average and above average, respectively. As a result of the current conditions, the April through July streamflow volume forecasts are the same as the February forecasts or have increased slightly. Current forecasts range between 100 and 124 percent of average with a median value of 102 percent.

The following conditions influenced this month's forecasts:

Precipitation:
Seasonal October through February precipitation was 135 percent of average in the Yampa/White basin. February precipitation was 115 percent of average in the basin as a whole.

Snow:
March 1st snow water equivalent was 125 percent of average in the basin.
--- Yampa basin snow water equivalent plot.

Streamflow:
February streamflow was near 80 percent of average.

Soil Moisture:
Modeled soil moisture states were near average heading into the winter for the Yampa, Little Snake,and White River basins.

Climate Forecasts:
Climate forecasts were not a factor in the forecasts because there is not a strong correlation between La Nina conditions and winter precipitation in the Yampa/White basin.

Forecast Summary:
With the addition of above average precipitation in February, the seasonal precipitation and current snow water equivalent remain much above average and above average, respectively. It is also important to note that many of the snotel locations have already surpassed the average seasonal peak. As a result of the current conditions, the April through July streamflow volume forecasts are similar to the February forecasts or have increased by approximately 5 to 8 percent. Current forecasts range between 108 and 138 percent of average with a median value of 127 percent.

The following conditions influenced this month's forecasts:

Precipitation:
Seasonal October through February precipitation was 170 percent of average in the Duchesne basin. February precipitation was 140 percent of average.

Snow:
March 1st snow water equivalent was 150 percent of average in the basin.
--- Duchesne basin snow water equivalent plot.

Streamflow:
February streamflow was 90 percent of average.

Soil Moisture:
Modeled soil moisture states were much below average to below average heading into the winter.

Climate Forecasts:
Climate forecasts were not a factor in the forecasts because there is not a strong correlation between La Nina conditions and winter precipitation in the Duchesne basin.

Forecast Summary:
With the addition of much above average precipitation in February, the seasonal precipitation and current snow water equivalent remain much above average. It is also important to note that the majority of snotel locations in the basin have already surpassed the average seasonal peak. As a result of the current conditions, the April through July streamflow volume forecasts are similar to the February forecasts or have increased by approximately 5 to 10 percent. Current forecasts range between 115 and 182 percent of average with a median value of 145 percent.

The following conditions influenced this month's forecasts:

Precipitation:
Seasonal October through February precipitation was 180 percent of average in the Lower Green basin. February precipitation was 120 percent of average.

Snow:
March 1st snow water equivalent was 120 percent of average in the basin as a whole.
--- Lower Green basin snow water equivalent plot.

Streamflow:
February streamflow was near 95 percent of average.

Soil Moisture:
Modeled soil moisture states were much below to near average heading into the winter.

Climate Forecasts:
Climate forecasts were not a factor in the forecasts because there is not a strong correlation between La Nina conditions and winter precipitation in the Lower Green basin.

Forecast Summary:
With the addition of above average precipitation in February, the seasonal precipitation and current snow water equivalent remain much above average and above average, respectively. As a result of the current conditions, the April through July streamflow volume forecasts are similar to the February forecasts. Current forecasts range between 121 and 151 percent of average with a median value of 129 percent.

Differences between the full period forecasts and the residual forecasts may not exactly equal the actual observed volumes due to rounding conventions (see Definitions section).