Snowpack in the Upper Humboldt River Basin is above normal at 113% of median, compared to 72% at
this time last year. Precipitation in December was well above normal at 152%, which brings the seasonal
accumulation (October-December) to 140% of median. Soil moisture is at 53% saturation compared to
23% saturation last year.
Snowpack in the Lower Humboldt River Basin is well above normal at 139% of median, compared to
93% at this time last year. Precipitation in December was well above normal at 171%, which brings the
seasonal accumulation (October-December) to 166% of median. Soil moisture is at 52% saturation
compared to 25% saturation last year. Reservoir storage is 5% of capacity, compared to 30% last year
Click here to read the Nevada Water Supply Outlook Report – January 7, 2022