Snow Report - April 22, 2024 - 103% of average
This weekly report reflects the depth and moisture content of snow in the three basins that Aurora diverts its water from.
There are two measurements included in the report. We pay close attention to the “Snow Water Equivalent” or SWE. This measurement takes into account the snow’s moisture levels, which helps determine how much runoff we may see in our diversion systems. This number is not perfect and cannot be used to predict reservoir levels. Many factors come into play with snow runoff, including the speed of the runoff due to temperature (too fast and we can’t collect all of it), humidity levels (dry air can result in direct evaporation or sublimation) and soil moisture (dry soils siphon moisture off before it can reach our diversions).