Animas River Current Conditions (as of 5/3/13)  Review snow conditions and seasonal precipitation  Comparison of daily flows along the Animas River  Review of SNOTEL Snow Water Equivalent  Comparisons of April through July Runoff Forecasts  Forecasting predictions for temperature and precipitation for the upcoming summer  Discussion and questions

Animas River at Cedar Hill and Farmington NM

Animas River at Cedar Hill, NM Daily Flows

Animas River at Cedar Hill, NM Daily Flows

Animas River at Durango SNOTEL SWE

Historic Runoff Volumes for April – July `Animas Durango

May 1, 2013 Runoff Forecast for April – July `Animas Durango

May 1, 2013 Runoff Forecast Comparisons `Animas Durango

April – July Forecast

 The snowpack is below average for current water year.  Forecasting indicates greater chance of below average precipitation for current water year.  Current conditions indicate that 2013 runoff volume is similar to 2012 runoff volume.  Forecasting shows peak runoff has yet to occur for the Aminas River.  And a big THANK YOU to the BOR for use of their slides and providing pertinent information. Summary

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