Seasonal streamflow forecasts

Overview

Seasonal streamflow forecasts, also called seasonal water supply forecasts, are widely, if not universally, consulted by water managers and water users throughout the Colorado River Basin to inform expectations for the coming runoff season, and to inform operational decisions such as reservoir releases and water allocations. Typically, forecasts are issued from mid-winter (Dec/Jan) through July for a several month forecast period: April-July, March-June, or May-August, depending on the usual runoff peak.

There are two primary federal providers of operational seasonal streamflow forecasts: (1) the NOAA National Weather Service River Forecast Centers

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Additional Resources

State of the Science Report

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New and Notable Research (2020-present)

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Summary