Dangerous Heat Expands; Heavy Rainfall Threats; Fire Weather Concerns for the West

The heat will increase and expand across the Central Plains, Mississippi Valley, Southeast and into the Eastern U.S. through the week as high pressure builds across the eastern two-thirds of the country. On the northern periphery of this heat, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Tuesday. Critical Fire Weather for the west. Read More >

Boise Hydro Image

CURRENT RIVER GAGE DATA and Forecasts

SNOWPACK DATA

Interactive Graphics Showing Current Snow Depth, Snow Water Equivalent (NWS)
Snow Water Equivalent % of Normal (NRCS)
Idaho | Oregon | Western U.S.
Interactive SNOTEL Maps (Snow Water Equivalent, Snow Depth, Snow Density)
Columbia Basin (NWRFC) United States (NRCS)

FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS, STATEMENTS

Flood Watches and Warnings -Issued only when rivers and streams are observed or forecast above flood stage.
River Statements -Issued to describe river conditions during high water events which are not expected to exceed flood stage.
Hydrologic Outlook - Issued when there is potential for notable hydrologic events. Most often used to describe the possibility of flooding, with occurrence typically 24 hours or more into the future, but as little as 12 hours in some cases when near-term certainty is low.

WATER SUPPLY