Current Snow Water Equivalent for Southeast Idaho

More bad news for Southeast Idaho Fishing this coming year: snow water equivalent is extremely low. Snow water equivalent is essential for good spring runoff and long term water conditions. Without a much higher snow water equivalent, Southeastern Idaho streams and rivers are going to suffer this summer as will the fly fishing. The Blackfoot River drainage is only at 45% which is not a good sign for summer fishing. Hopefully the next three months can bring a significant increase in snow pack.

Here is the current snow water equivalent information (courtesy of Idaho Snow Survey):

Basin	Snow Water Equivalent Percent of Average
LITTLE LOST, BIRCH BASINS	71%
MEDICINE LODGE, BEAVER, CAMAS BASINS	56%
HENRYS FORK, TETON BASINS	57%
SNAKE BASIN ABOVE PALISADES	54%
WILLOW, BLACKFOOT, PORTNEUF BASINS	45%
SNAKE BASIN ABOVE AMERICAN FALLS	54%
BEAR RIVER BASIN	48%

Legend:

<70%

70-90%

91-110%

111-130%

>130%