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March snowmelt runoff forecast

The Bureau of Reclamation has released its March forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn Basin. The report shows the forecasted April through July inflow to Boysen Reservoir is 600,000 acre feet (af), which is 90 percent of the 30-year average of 603,300 af.

The bureau prepares monthly forecasts for the runoff, which typically occurs between from April through May. Forecasts take into account snow accumulating at an average rate. If the temperature increases and there’s not as much snow as predicted in the coming weeks, actual runoff numbers will be lower.

For additional information on Boysen Reservoir, contact Wyoming Area Manager Carlie Ronca at 307-261-5671.

 

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