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Utah Water Use Association briefed Payson council: current snowpack at about normal, outlook drier next month
Summary
A representative from the Utah Water Use Association told the council the snow water equivalent was about 102% of normal and that year-to-date precipitation stands near 22%; seasonal forecasts show a tendency toward warmer, drier conditions for April.
Travis Cameron of the Utah Water Use Association reported to the Payson City Council on March 19 that the snow water equivalent in the region is about 102% of normal and that year-to-date precipitation is roughly 22% of average.
Cameron said two recent storms improved snowpack, bringing conditions back up to normal for snow water equivalent. He cautioned, however, that seasonal forecasts indicate a trend toward warmer and drier conditions in April, which could reduce runoff potential. He noted that some areas of the state remain drier, citing Washington County as an example where drought conditions persist on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
The report was presented as an informational staff update; no council action was taken. The council and staff discussed ongoing water planning work, including the water element of the city’s general plan, which the speaker said had been updated. No specific policy changes, allocations or emergency declarations were recorded in the transcript.
