Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast

The Bureau of Reclamation recently released its April forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn Basin.

According to report, inflow to Boysen Reservoir is forecast at 950,000 acre-feet (af), which is 164 percent of the 30 year average of 577,700 af.

The inflow to Bighorn Lake is forecast at 1,865,000 af, 160 percent of the 30 year average of 1,165,700 af.

Inflow to Buffalo Bill Reservoir is forecast at 1,050,000 af, which is 149 percent of the 30 year average of 704,400 af.

Runoff into Bull Lake Reservoir from Bull Lake Creek is expected to be 170,000 af, which is 121 percent of the 30 year average of 140,400 af.

Runoff into the Wind River above Bull Lake Creek is expected to be 650,000 af, which is 156 percent of the 30 year average of 416,300 af.

For additional information on Buffalo Bill, Boysen, and Bull Lake Reservoirs, contact Wyoming Area Manager Carlie Ronca at 307-261-5671. For additional information on Yellowtail Reservoir, contact Montana Area Manager Steve Davies at 406-247-7298.