Salt Lake County Watershed Planning & Restoration

Don't miss your chance to present at the 17th Annual Salt Lake County Watershed Symposium, November 15-16, 2023. Abstracts due September 22. Visit the event site to register and learn more.

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Did we dodge a bullet this spring, or what?? Measurable snow is dwindling at high elevation sites, but the melt continues to be very slow due to afternoon storms and cooler temps. We'll likely see elevated flows in Little Cottonwood Creek for quite some time, but we don't expect any massive flood-type flows unless the weather forecast changes. ❄💦🎥 Watch our last scheduled snowpack update for the epic 2023 season at https://youtu.be/K3ikDbFRaaQ.

More of the same folks! Snowmelt should remain slow, steady, and consistent over the next week, based on the 7-day forecast. Still a lot of snow up high in north facing slopes in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Watch our June 6 Snowpack Update video for more details, https://youtu.be/yd6pBLQtM_4.

Salt Lake County Snowpack Update | Released: June 6, 2023 Status of the 2023 snowpack for Salt Lake County, Utah, effective June 6, 2023. New videos will be released approximately every two weeks. Presented by Bob T...

Moderate temps and afternoon thundershowers in our 7-day precip forecast will continue the controlled melt-cycle we've enjoyed so far this spring. Although there is still a significant amount of snow water equivalent (SWE) in north facing higher elevation snowpack in both canyons, we expect predicted flows in both Big and Little Cottonwood Creeks to plateau and slow in the next two weeks. 📣❄💦💦Details in the "May 30 Snowpack Update for Salt Lake County", https://youtu.be/LdM8v_ZRM10.

Salt Lake County Snowpack Update | Released: May 30, 2023 Status of the 2023 snowpack for Salt Lake County, Utah, effective May 30, 2023. New videos will be released approximately every two weeks. Presented by Bob T...

Runoff is far from over in the higher elevation watersheds, but the melt cycle has been nice and even so far. We still have lots of snow up high, but our recent moderate temps and clear skies are a best case scenario for snowmelt! 📣❄💦 Details in the "May 23 Snowpack Update for Salt Lake County", https://youtu.be/lFNtDk-RIXg. Stay safe and stay clear of streams running extremely cold and powerful.

Salt Lake County Snowpack Update | Released: May 23, 2023 Status of the 2023 snowpack for Salt Lake County, Utah, effective May 23, 2023. New videos will be released approximately every two weeks. Presented by Bob T...

Last night was likely the kickoff for runoff in our high elevation watersheds! 📣📣❄❄Details in the May 15 Snowpack Update Video, https://youtu.be/J_oqOr-GR4U. Big and Little Cottonwood Creeks will be running fast, high, and cold this coming week as it warms up. Stay safe and be

Salt Lake County Snowpack Update | Released: May 15, 2023 Status of the 2023 snowpack for Salt Lake County, Utah, effective May 15, 2023. New videos will be released approximately every two weeks. Presented by Bob T...

Watch the May 1 Snowpack Update for Salt Lake County, just released. Overall, the melt is off to a good start with this current warm spell. Stay safe around cold, high, fast flowing streams! https://youtu.be/brmbjkGaL2A. Visit slco.to/runoff for flood prep tips.

Salt Lake County Snowpack Update | Released: May 1, 2023 Status of the 2023 snowpack for Salt Lake County, Utah. Released May 1, 2023. New videos will be released approximately every two weeks. Presented by Bob Tho...

Just released, watch the April 26 Snowpack Update for Salt Lake County, prepared by SLCo Flood Control and Watershed Program, https://youtu.be/LuKlEHeP1Q0. Visit slco.to/runoffready for more flood prep resources.

Salt Lake County Snowpack Update | Released: April 26, 2023 Status of the 2023 snowpack for Salt Lake County, Utah. Released April 26, 2023. New videos will be released approximately every two weeks. Presented by Bob ...