The water year continues through September, but according the May 1st Nevada Water Supply Outlook Report, it is already a safe bet to pencil in a win on this year’s report card especially for northern Nevada.

Snowpack in the Upper Humboldt River Basin is about normal at 110% of median, compared to 229% at this time last year. Precipitation in April was well below normal at 44%, which brings the seasonal accumulation (October-April) to 121% of median. Soil moisture is at 88% saturation compared to 80% saturation last year.

Snowpack in the Upper Humboldt River Basin is about normal at 110% of median, compared to 229% at this time last year. Precipitation in April was well below normal at 44%, which brings the seasonal accumulation (October-April) to 121% of median. Soil moisture is at 88% saturation compared to 80% saturation last year.