Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. 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