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ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY Snowpack & River Report
April Snowpack Reports are supported by K&W Concrete, Inc.
Summary:
Welcome to spring in the mountains! Tuesday and Wednesday’s snowfall and cold temperatures helped maintain snowpack in the Roaring Fork Watershed, which is currently 108% of normal. These spring storms are essential for our soils, streams, and snowpack, due in part to the wetter nature of spring snow in the mountains. The Roaring Fork Watershed continues to be one of only two watersheds in the entire Upper Colorado River Basin at or above average snowpack, yet hydrologists are forecasting a below average spring runoff. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, avalanche danger has increased after this latest storm and extreme caution should be used while recreating in the backcountry. While some are enjoying the extended ski season, others have already traded their skiis for their fishing rods. Fish biologists from Colorado Parks & Wildlife will present the results of fish surveys in the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan Rivers, and Ruedi Reservoir at 6pm next Wednesday, April 20. This presentation will take place at the Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel and is open to the public.